How to Use melon in a Sentence

melon

noun
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  • Use the knife to slice slabs of melon that are about ½-inch thick.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2023
  • In terms of weight, choose melons that are heavy and dense for their size.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 July 2024
  • About 4,300 years ago, someone drew a melon on the wall of a tomb in Egypt.
    — Veronique Greenwood New York Times, Star Tribune, 5 June 2021
  • The blast tore a crater in Vitalii's skull that is as deep and broad as half a melon.
    — Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Freeze the melon balls in advance to help keep the drink cold when serving.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The rest of the pitcher is filled with pureed melon, sparkling water, and lime slices.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2022
  • The crew headed into the melon fields at 2:30 a.m., the report said.
    — Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Stopped out of pure pity for the guy getting his melon mashed.
    — Tom Noie, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Add the remaining melon and 1 teaspoon of the lime juice to a blender.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The melon will appear more dull rather than glossy green.
    — oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Or why a melon farmer has left a third of his fields fallow.
    — New York Times, 28 June 2021
  • For a light and sweet green cocktail, top each glass with fresh mint and melon.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The look of a melon can give you some clues as to its worthiness as well.
    — Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 27 Feb. 2021
  • The nose is like melon, the flavor’s like cheap bubblegum.
    — Adam Rogers, Wired, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Put melon patch in full sun in the warmest spot in your garden.
    — oregonlive, 25 May 2021
  • The melon landed with a crash on the ground — the trigger sound that sends happy pigs racing for a bite of the juicy snack.
    — Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Limit those that need to be peeled, such as bananas and melons.
    — Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 June 2023
  • Or invert melon rinds and place in your garden as traps for snails and slugs.
    — Jane Scurich, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Late on a recent Thursday night, Ms. Velíz peers into the hive the size of a small melon lodged inside the street lamp.
    — Megan Janetsky, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 June 2023
  • Look for a pale or yellow area on the skin where the melon would have rested on the ground during ripening.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2022
  • The next best thing to eating berries, cherries, peaches, plums, figs and melon fresh?
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 July 2023
  • For the past six years, the three women have lived in a home tucked away among fields of yellow melons about 40 miles southeast of Seoul.
    — Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • For those who’ve spent too much time in the sun, a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress.
    — Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 June 2022
  • Listeria is linked to soft cheeses, raw bean sprouts, and melons.
    — Stephanie Booth, Health, 2 June 2024
  • Pear, melon, pineapple and subtle apricot with a bit of fresh lime all come to play here.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 12 Dec. 2021
  • Boasting notes of tuberose, bergamot, melon, and ylang-ylang.
    — Julie Tong, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Think aloe, melon, resort towels, and a tray of gin and tonics.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
  • Green melon, with a savory herbal edge, joins sprightly lime and hints of kiwi and guava on the nose.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2022
  • The Honey Deuce, a crowd-favorite signature cocktail made from Grey Goose vodka, lemonade, raspberry liquor, and melon balls, is back once again.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The Honey Deuce — a mix of vodka, lemonade and a raspberry liqueur, plus its signature melon balls — has become a major success for both Grey Goose and the tournament.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024

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