Adjective
vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
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Adjective
After wandering the centuries-old streets, pick up a plastic chair at a street food stall for a heaping plate of birria tacos or carne en su jugo — two succulent, savory dishes indigenous to Jalisco.—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Aloe vera is a succulent plant native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.—Karla Marie Sanford, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
Noun
Alexis Woods notes that succulents and ornamental grasses were used throughout the tasting areas to provide small pops of different textures and colors, which add life to the space without overwhelming it.—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 July 2024 For example, succulents are known for being low-maintenance and can go weeks without being watered.—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for succulent
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Latin suculentus, from sucus juice, sap; perhaps akin to Latin sugere to suck — more at suck
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