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

Flowering vines to prune this season include roses, honeysuckle, moonflower, wisteria, and clematis. — The Spruce, 13 Sep. 2026

An Amy Astley-Favorite Candle Like Loewe’s entire line of candles, simplicity shines in this cheerful honeysuckle scent that’s a favorite of AD’s own Amy Astley. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

And while shades like honeysuckle blonde, chocolate brown, and golden cherry are taking over, fall doesn’t have to mean committing to a single shade. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

His idyllic days were marked with sea breezes, rose petals scattered on the beach, and rosehips growing amidst seagrass, honeysuckle, and black-raspberry vines. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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