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 of succulent

Adjective

• juicy

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

From succulent cakes and deliciously artistic still lifes to community and family gatherings, this year's winners are a reminder of food's essential role in our lives. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Squirrels also may be attracted to the succulent plants that can be a food source at certain times a year. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Noun

The strawberries in your garden, the succulents in your kitchen, and even the turf on your lawn—they’re all susceptible to leaf spot. —Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026

One neighbor who knew the home’s previous owner gave her succulents. —Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

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

Rhymes for succulent

• truculent

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)