honeysuckle

noun

hon·​ey·​suck·​le ˈhə-nē-ˌsə-kəl 

: any of a genus (Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae, the honeysuckle family) of shrubs with opposite leaves and fragrant tubular flowers rich in nectar

broadly : any of various plants (such as a columbine or azalea) with tubular flowers rich in nectar

Illustration of honeysuckle

Examples of honeysuckle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trumpet honeysuckle grows best in Zones US, MS, LS, and CS (USDA 6 to 9) and prefers full sun to part shade and regular water. —Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Lillet Blanc is a slightly sweet fortified wine that adds notes of orange blossom, honeysuckle, peach, and apricot to the drink. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026

This hyper-sugary blend features a hefty dose of marshmallow and warm vanilla, with floral orange blossom and honeysuckle cutting through the sweetness. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026

Without fire, buckthorn, honeysuckle and other aggressive nonnative species will spread across habitats and shade out native plants, the website said. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English honysoukel clover, alteration of honysouke, from Old English hunisūce, from hunig honey + sūcan to suck

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing honeysuckle

• trumpet honeysuckle

Rhymes for honeysuckle

• buckle
• chicle
• chuckle
• knuckle
• muckle
• suckle
• tical

Kids Definition

honeysuckle

noun

hon·​ey·​suck·​le -ˌsək-əl 

: any of a genus of shrubs having fragrant tube-shaped flowers rich in nectar