plural honeys
1
a
: a sweet viscid material elaborated out of the nectar of flowers in the honey sac of various bees
b
: a sweet fluid resembling honey that is collected or elaborated by various insects
2
a
: a loved one : sweetheart, dear
b
: a superlative example
3
: the quality or state of being sweet : sweetness
4
: an attractive woman
Synonyms
Examples of honey in a Sentence
Noun
She likes honey in her tea.
Your car is a real honey.
Verb
she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason—the expectation of a generous tip
Recent Examples on the Web
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Speaking of research on Hadza diets: Scientists have found that honey makes up a surprisingly large percentage of their caloric intake.
—Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2024
Here's a breakdown of some of the key terms and major issues expected to be discussed:
What is microplastic?
Plastic has been found in every corner of the world and has turned up in drinking water, beer, salt and honey, according to Oceana, an ocean conservation group.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Monty’s honey mustard was our second favorite, but my ultimate suggestion is to dip your fry or tot in the ghost chile sriracha followed by the honey mustard for a bite that’s hot, sweet, tangy and peppery all at once.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The pastries look as if they were overnighted from Paris, even as the signature breakfast sandwich — a biscuit with fried chicken, pimento cheese and hot honey — showcases Southern cuisine.
—Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
To drink, try honey wine at Starrlight Mead or North Carolina whites, reds, and ciders at Fair Game Beverage Company.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
That means Gru is left to deal with lasers, guards and a vicious honey badger with only diaper rash cream, baby bottles and a pacifier to protect him.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The main flavor notes are caramel, honey, and brown sugar.
—Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
Products range throughout the season from dahlias to honey to fresh produce like sugar snap peas, carrots and potatoes.
—Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2022
Hard to believe that her hair could have gone from iced espresso to honey in such a short time.
—Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021
New York Times, 15 May 2020
Her naturally jet-black hair colour appears to be dyed a soft, honey blonde in the clip.
—Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, 2 Apr. 2020
Laura Dern’s oh, honey nonverbal reaction to that line, which is tapped visually into place perfectly by the editor Jennifer Lame, becomes one of a hundred character details to savor here.
—Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 12 Nov. 2019
To make the honey magic: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the dulce de leche, ½ cup burned honey and salt until well combined.
—Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 20 Sep. 2019
Earthworks Farm will be at all three markets with honey crafted on the Valley Farm and plenty of their Abeille Alaska beeswax and honey body care products and soaps.
—Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Jan. 2018
Daddy: That grass isn't going to cut itself, honey bunch!
—Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2017
Daddy: That grass isn't going to cut itself, honey bunch!
—Southern Living, 1 May 2017
Noun
Female honey bees serve as worker bees and queen bees, while male honey bees serve as drones.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Speaking of research on Hadza diets: Scientists have found that honey makes up a surprisingly large percentage of their caloric intake.
—Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2024
Here's a breakdown of some of the key terms and major issues expected to be discussed:
What is microplastic?
Plastic has been found in every corner of the world and has turned up in drinking water, beer, salt and honey, according to Oceana, an ocean conservation group.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Monty’s honey mustard was our second favorite, but my ultimate suggestion is to dip your fry or tot in the ghost chile sriracha followed by the honey mustard for a bite that’s hot, sweet, tangy and peppery all at once.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The pastries look as if they were overnighted from Paris, even as the signature breakfast sandwich — a biscuit with fried chicken, pimento cheese and hot honey — showcases Southern cuisine.
—Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
To drink, try honey wine at Starrlight Mead or North Carolina whites, reds, and ciders at Fair Game Beverage Company.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
That means Gru is left to deal with lasers, guards and a vicious honey badger with only diaper rash cream, baby bottles and a pacifier to protect him.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The main flavor notes are caramel, honey, and brown sugar.
—Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Verb
Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
Products range throughout the season from dahlias to honey to fresh produce like sugar snap peas, carrots and potatoes.
—Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2022
Hard to believe that her hair could have gone from iced espresso to honey in such a short time.
—Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021
Adjective
Talley is not exactly honey-colored, but choosing a euphemistic description for the color of black skin has long been a way to make blackness less black to white people.
—New York Times, 15 May 2020
Her naturally jet-black hair colour appears to be dyed a soft, honey blonde in the clip.
—Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, 2 Apr. 2020
Laura Dern’s oh, honey nonverbal reaction to that line, which is tapped visually into place perfectly by the editor Jennifer Lame, becomes one of a hundred character details to savor here.
—Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 12 Nov. 2019
To make the honey magic: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the dulce de leche, ½ cup burned honey and salt until well combined.
—Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 20 Sep. 2019
Earthworks Farm will be at all three markets with honey crafted on the Valley Farm and plenty of their Abeille Alaska beeswax and honey body care products and soaps.
—Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Jan. 2018
Daddy: That grass isn't going to cut itself, honey bunch!
—Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2017
Daddy: That grass isn't going to cut itself, honey bunch!
—Southern Living, 1 May 2017
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'honey.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near honey
Cite this Entry
“Honey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honey. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
honey
noun
hon·ey
ˈhən-ē 
plural honeys
1
: a sweet viscid material elaborated out of the nectar of flowers in the honey sac of various bees
2
: any of various preparations consisting of simple mixtures of medicaments with honey
honey
adjective
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share