Basic Details
Word: Watermelon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, round fruit with a thick green rind and sweet, juicy red or pink flesh inside.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Walking on watermelon rinds: To feel carefree and happy, often in a playful or light-hearted way. Example: "After passing her exams, she was walking on watermelon rinds, enjoying the sunny day."
- As sweet as a watermelon: Used to describe something or someone very sweet or pleasant. Example: "Her smile was as sweet as a watermelon, warming everyone's heart."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the summer picnic, we all enjoyed slices of watermelon to keep us cool.
Example 2: My favourite way to eat watermelon is chilled, with a sprinkle of salt on top.
Example 3: The garden was full of watermelons, growing under the warm sun until they were ripe and ready to eat.
Fun Fact
Did you know that watermelons are over 90% water? This high water content makes them a refreshing treat, especially during hot weather!
Famous Quote
"To me, the most important thing is, you have to enjoy life - it's a journey. You have to be able to enjoy a watermelon in peace." - Kacey Musgraves
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "watermelon" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large round fruit
c) A vegetable
d) A tree
Answer: b) A large round fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "watermelon"?
a) Apple
b) Berry
c) N/A
d) Mango
Answer: c) N/A
3. Which sentence uses "watermelon" correctly?
a) The watermelon flew across the sky.
b) I drank a watermelon smoothie after my workout.
c) My watermelon can run very fast.
d) The watermelon danced at the party.
Answer: b) I drank a watermelon smoothie after my workout.
4. Which idiom means to feel light-hearted?
a) Walking on watermelon rinds
b) Much ado about nothing
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) A hard nut to crack
Answer: a) Walking on watermelon rinds
5. What is the opposite of "watermelon"?
a) N/A
b) Banana
c) Carrot
d) Cucumber
Answer: a) N/A
