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 features orange marmalade and honeysuckle with layers of nutmeg and cinnamon. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Distinctly bright, the fragrance features top notes of ruby-red grapefruit and mandarin and base notes of honeysuckle and lily of the valley; you'll be obsessed. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

Light floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine add a delicate complexity to the nose. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

To maximize the benefits to wildlife, plant coral honeysuckle near a birdbath or bird feeder. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 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