honeydew
/ˈhʌniˌdu/
noun
- A sweet, sticky substance produced by insects such as aphids on the leaves of plants.
- The sticky honeydew dripped onto the car parked under the tree.
- The leaves of the rose bush were covered in honeydew from aphids.
- Ants often farm aphids for their honeydew.
- A type of melon with sweet green flesh and a smooth pale rind.
- Honeydew is my favorite melon because it's so sweet and refreshing.
- The fruit salad included chunks of honeydew, cantaloupe, and grapes.
- For breakfast, I had a slice of honeydew melon with yogurt.
- A sweet substance exuded by some plants, especially in warm weather.
- Some trees produce honeydew that can make a mess on sidewalks.
- The honeydew on the corn leaves attracted bees and other insects.
- In the morning, the grass was wet with honeydew from the plants.