How Do You Spell WATERMELON-SHAPED?

Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtəmˌɛlənʃˈe͡ɪpt] (IPA)

The word "watermelon-shaped" is a compound adjective that describes something that is shaped like a watermelon. It's pronounced as /ˈwɔːtəmɛlən-ˌʃeɪpt/, with the stress on the first syllable. The first part of the word is pronounced "waw-ter," with the "a" sound like in "father." The second part is pronounced "mel-on," with the stress on the first syllable, and the "o" sound like in "go." The hyphen serves as a visual break between the two parts of the word.

WATERMELON-SHAPED Meaning and Definition

1. Watermelon-shaped is an adjective used to describe something that resembles the shape of a watermelon. A watermelon is a large, round or oval fruit with a thick green outer skin and a juicy, red or pink flesh containing black seeds. When an object or entity is said to be watermelon-shaped, it means that its form or outline bears a resemblance to that of a watermelon.

   The term watermelon-shaped is often used to describe various objects, such as balloons, toys, or even decorations that have a similar round or oval shape to that of a watermelon. For instance, a watermelon-shaped balloon would be inflated and designed to resemble the fruit, with a green-colored surface and black seeds imprinted on it. Similarly, a toy or a plush with this description would be round or oval in shape with the colors and details replicating those of an actual watermelon.

   Moreover, the term can also be used to metaphorically describe the appearance of a person's body, specifically emphasizing a round or oval shape resembling the fruit. This use of the term conveys a visual image indicating that the person's physique is reminiscent of the outlines and proportions of a watermelon.

   Overall, watermelon-shaped refers to the resemblance of an object or body to the distinctive round or oval shape typically associated with a watermelon.

Common Misspellings for WATERMELON-SHAPED

• qatermelon-shaped
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Etymology of WATERMELON-SHAPED

The word "watermelon-shaped" is a compound formed by combining "watermelon" and "shaped".

The term "watermelon" originated from Middle English and Dutch. It can be traced back to the Old English word "wætermelon", which was a variation of "wætermelone" or "wætermelum". However, it was only used to refer to a different fruit, a kind of melon with a white rind.

The word "watermelon" evolved over time, and by the 17th century, it began to be associated specifically with the large, juicy fruit with a green rind and sweet, red flesh that we commonly refer to as "watermelon" today.

The term "shaped" comes from the Middle English word "schapen", which means "to create" or "to form".

Similar spelling words for WATERMELON-SHAPED

• watermelon vine,
• watermelon begonia.