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

The Big Green Egg's ceramic walls and airflow create an oven-like environment that helps keep the turkey succulent. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024

With a pretty succulent print and a hanging loop, they can easily be displayed in the kitchen when not in use. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024

Noun

Outdoor container plants require more frequent watering, usually weekly, than in-ground plants. Plants like cacti, succulents, and carnivorous plants don't require winter watering and overwatering can cause root rot. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024

The pair added terraces and Mediterranean gardens rife with plants including lavender, jasmine, and succulents. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024

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

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)