honeydew
Example Sentences
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Dan informed me that the shirt wasn’t green but honeydew.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
The speared trio of green honeydew melons — shaped to resemble tennis balls — is the most obvious giveaway, as is the complimentary plastic cup the drink comes in.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024
“These invasive insects feed on the sap of grapevines, while also leaving behind a sticky honeydew residue on the clusters and leaves.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2024
Ants will protect aphids in order to feast on the sticky honeydew that they produce.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
The adult lacewing feeds mostly on plant nectars and the honeydew of aphids, and in time she lays her eggs, each on the end of a long stalk which she fastens to a leaf.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
