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

Marginally hardy plants like butterfly ginger are also best planted after warmer weather prevails, as are succulent and dessert plants, which do not tolerate wet winter soils well. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025

The building itself is owned by the museum, and its outdoor grounds, which include a succulent garden and Wieghorst’s original house, are on land owned by the city and rented for a nominal fee. —Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025

Noun

Live plants, trees and succulents are also in, according to Ms. Kramer. —Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025

This striking succulent is known for how the light green, round, fleshy leaves stack beside each other. —Staff Author Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 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)