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 delicate, slightly sweet flavor of the succulent gamberoni was complemented by the fragrant, tangy gelée and the creamy, saline caviar. —Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Don’t sleep on the fish and chips—which are some of the finest in all of western Scotland—with a perfectly crisped batter and succulent fresh fish within. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024

Noun

In general, tropical plants should be watered about once every 1-2 weeks, while succulents and cacti can be watered more sparingly. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024

But, like many succulents and cacti, understanding the right watering frequency is critical to a healthy plant. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 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)