Synonyms for

Mellon

Verb / ˈmelʌn / Another word for mellon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large fruit with a hard green or yellow outer layer and sweet flesh inside

Synonyms & similar words

andrewwilliammellon mellon andrewwmellon andrewmellon cantaloupe honeydew watermelon muskmelon rockmelon papaya pineapple kiwi mango peach pear plum apricot nectarine fig grapefruit orange lemon lime tangerine

Synonyms by register

Formal

luscious succulent juicy

Informal

sweet ripe tasty

Literary

nectareous ambrosial

Antonyms

sharp acidic tart sour bitter

Common collocations

  • ripe melon
  • sweet melon
  • honeydew melon
  • cantaloupe melon
  • cut melon
  • melon patch
  • melon seeds
  • melon juice

Word family

noun melon
adjective melony

Usage note

While 'melon' is a common noun, it is sometimes used informally to refer to a person's head, often in a derogatory way. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I cut open a ripe mellon and shared it with my friends.
  2. I like to eat mellon for breakfast with yogurt and granola.
  3. My mom made a fruit salad with mellon, strawberries, and blueberries.
  4. I tasted a new type of mellon called a canary mellon.
  5. I prefer honeydew mellon over watermelon.

Quotes

  • "The only thing that can kill the demon... is this mellon." - Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings
  • "It's the smell of mellon. It makes me feel like a kid again." - Michael, The Office
  • "Life is like a mellon - sweet and juicy." - Unknown

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