honeysuckle

noun

hon·​ey·​suck·​le ˈhə-nē-ˌsə-kəl 

: any of a genus (Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae, the honeysuckle family) of shrubs with opposite leaves and fragrant tubular flowers rich in nectar

broadly : any of various plants (such as a columbine or azalea) with tubular flowers rich in nectar

Illustration of honeysuckle

Examples of honeysuckle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The palate exhibits notes of lemon curd and honeysuckle. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025

The first shipment was the Roma Espresso Blend from Parisi Artisan Coffee, which was aptly described as having notes of milk chocolate, almond, and honeysuckle. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025

The secluded pavilions, elevated to create vistas, have their own private gardens of sweet-scented roses, geraniums, and lavender, and colorful bougainvillea; pergolas topped with twisting honeysuckle; and roof terraces. —Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024

Aromas of honeysuckle and pear dominate the nose, with bright acidity and ripe stone fruit on the palate. —Erica Duecy, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English honysoukel clover, alteration of honysouke, from Old English hunisūce, from hunig honey + sūcan to suck

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing honeysuckle

• trumpet honeysuckle

Kids Definition

honeysuckle

noun

hon·​ey·​suck·​le -ˌsək-əl 

: any of a genus of shrubs having fragrant tube-shaped flowers rich in nectar