Is a watermelon a fruit or a vegetable?

A watermelon is a fruit, not a vegetable.

According to botanical definitions, a fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds. By this definition, watermelons are considered fruits because they are the mature ovary of a watermelon plant, and contain seeds.

While watermelons are often thought of as a sweet and refreshing treat, they are actually part of the gourd family, which also includes cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins. However, despite being a member of the gourd family, watermelons are still considered to be fruits from a botanical standpoint.