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

Post–museum tour, lunch at Addis Nola—a 15-minute flat stroll—for authentic Ethiopian jollof rice, decorated in succulent, spiced lamb and a fried egg, before checking out St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, only one mile away. —Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025

However, knowing when and how to repot aloe vera plants is key to keeping this succulent around for many years. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025

Noun

Keep scrolling to shop more plant varieties available at Amazon, including succulents and Bonsai trees, starting at $15. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025

African Milk Tree African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) is a statuesque succulent that grows to 9 feet tall. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025

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)