succulent

1 of 2

adjective

suc·​cu·​lent ˈsə-kyə-lənt How to pronounce succulent (audio)
Synonyms of succulentnext
1
a
: full of juice : juicy
b
: moist and tasty : toothsome
a succulent meal
c
of a plant : having fleshy tissues that conserve moisture
2
: rich in interest
succulently adverb

succulent

2 of 2

noun

: a succulent plant (such as a cactus or an aloe)

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Examples of succulent in a Sentence

Adjective vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
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Adjective
We were presented with a succulent array of wagyu, sourced from the Lake District and aged for between 40 and 100 days. —Caroline Dolby, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Enter any home in Oman, however small, and you will be welcomed with wafts of frankincense scenting the air, followed by a cup of sweet Arabic coffee and an offering of succulent dates. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
These succulents do best when temperatures are between 60°F and 90°F. —Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024 This resilient succulent is always nice to have around and easy to keep alive in the home. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for succulent 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin suculentus, from sucus juice, sap; perhaps akin to Latin sugere to suck — more at suck

First Known Use

Adjective

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of succulent was in 1601

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succulent

succulent feed

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succulent

1 of 2 adjective
suc·​cu·​lent ˈsək-yə-lənt How to pronounce succulent (audio)
1
a
: full of juice : juicy
succulent cherries
b
: moist and tasty
a succulent meal
c
: having fleshy tissues that conserve moisture
succulent plants
2
: rich in interest
a succulent book
succulently adverb

succulent

2 of 2 noun
: a succulent plant (as a cactus or an aloe)

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