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

Repotting a Christmas cactus is a task that is frequently overlooked because this forgiving, flowering succulent can live for years in less-than-ideal growing conditions. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024

Breeze serves reliably tasty reef and beef, from a succulent whole lobster with herb butter to a ribeye steak. —Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024

Noun

The décor also incorporates some soft pastels, from the large Persian rug to the ceramic vases, while the succulents and the mandarin orange tree by the window are additional Mediterranean touches. —Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024

That’s also where the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will be having their Fall Garden Fair, which will include their first-ever seed swap and a plant sale featuring cool-season vegetable, ornamental and native plant seedlings, plus succulents and garlic and shallot bulbs. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 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)