melon

n. a large, round fruit with a thick skin and sweet, juicy flesh inside.

n. the large, fleshy, many-seeded fruit of various plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, typically eaten raw.

“We served slices of chilled melon for dessert on a hot summer afternoon.”

“The chef prepared a refreshing starter of seasonal melon wrapped in thin slices of salty prosciutto to balance the sweetness.”

n. a light pinkish-orange color, similar to the inside of the fruit.

n. a pale, yellowish-pink or light orange color resembling the flesh of a cantaloupe.

“She chose a soft melon shade for the bedroom walls to make the room feel warm.”

“The spring collection featured several silk blouses in shades of melon and apricot, reflecting the season's preference for warm pastels.”

n. a slang word for a person's head.

n. a slang term referring to the human head or brain.

“You should wear a helmet to protect your melon while you are cycling.”

“He took a nasty fall and bumped his melon, but fortunately, the medical scan showed no signs of a concussion.”

Slang · Informal

n. a part of a whale's forehead that helps it use sound to find things.

n. a mass of adipose tissue found in the forehead of toothed whales, functioning as an acoustic lens for echolocation.

“The dolphin uses its melon to focus sound waves under the water.”

“Researchers observed how the shape of the melon changes as the beluga whale modulates its vocalizations during navigation.”

Technical

n. a slang and often rude word for a woman's breasts.

n. a vulgar slang term for a woman's breasts, usually used in the plural.

“He made a crude comment about her melons and was asked to leave the bar.”

“The film was criticized for its reliance on low-brow humor and frequent references to the female lead's melons.”

Slang · Vulgar

adj. having a light pinkish-orange color.

adj. of a light pinkish-orange color, specifically that of the flesh of a ripe melon.

“The bridesmaids wore melon dresses that looked lovely in the sunlight.”

“The interior designer suggested melon accents to provide a subtle contrast against the cool grey upholstery of the sofa.”