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watermelon

[waw-ter-mel-uhn, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌmɛl ən, ˈwɒt ər- /




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They say scraps are an overlooked source of dietary fibre and are encouraging people to try "root-to-tip" eating, including watermelon rind, pineapple core and butternut squash seeds.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

I spoke to one of the boat staff, Alessio, after he had finished handing round slices of watermelon to the clientele.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

Kerstin Schewe, 65, who stopped by Ari Mini Markt for a slice of watermelon last Sunday, agreed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

There’s no way Clayton’s very seared salmon with watermelon radish can top a Jean-Georges chocolate mousse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

Only to think of it makes me feel suffused, inert, like the flesh of a watermelon.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

“We’re not trying to crush watermelons or anything.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

The pair reprised a much-loved segment during Letterman's stint as host - throwing furniture and watermelons off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater onto a CBS logo.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

Like, for example, when he recently invited Letterman back to “The Late Show” for one last goodbye and recruited him to throw company furniture, watermelons and a three-tiered cake off the theater’s roof.

From Salon ● May 21, 2026

"We're like watermelons, green on the outside, red on the inside," said Peter Gunn, 67, who has switched to Greens from Labour after 45 years.

From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026

“That’s not a bad idea. But watermelons take three months to harvest. You and I will both be back in school by the time they’re ready.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young


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