succulent

1 of 2

adjective

suc·​cu·​lent ˈsə-kyə-lənt 

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)

Synonyms

Adjective

• fleshy
• juicy
• pulpy

Examples of succulent in a Sentence

Adjective

vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes

a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

There will be workshops on succulent and cactus growing. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025

Buoyant, festive, succulent, fine, light aromas of red and black cherries. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

Noun

Combinations of colorful succulents, as well as the many aloe and agave species, make reliable and low-maintenance container gardens, too. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025

There are some special exceptions: some plants, notably African violets, orchids, and succulents, dislike having moisture sit on their leaves. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025

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

Rhymes for succulent

• truculent

Kids Definition

succulent

1 of 2 adjective

suc·​cu·​lent ˈsək-yə-lənt 

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)