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

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

While the Sonoran Desert’s succulent vegetation remains relatively unchanged in the fall, Tucson is surprisingly well-positioned for accessing autumnal displays. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Noun

The Huntington botanical content specialist Sandy Masuo will give a presentation about the history of succulents as part of the September meeting of the South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Tender tropicals should come inside first, while some succulents and cacti can tolerate cooler conditions. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 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)