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

Stonecrop Sedum Low-growing sedum varieties with vibrant succulent foliage like ‘Dragon’s Blood’ or ‘Fuldaglut’ are eye-catching groundcovers that often put on a special show when their colors change in the fall. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

Begin with the breezy yet succulent 2025 unoaked Leona Chardonnay, add some flesh and a bit of pastry with the 2024 Leona Estate Chardonnay, then wrap with the stunning 2024 Bee Block Chardonnay, from vines that date back to 1981. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026

Noun

Pencil Cactus Despite its branching shape, pencil cactus is a succulent that stores water in its stems, says Aviles. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Aloe Aloes are succulents with shallow root systems that don’t take up much room in their pots. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 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)