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

Use a cactus or succulent mix that is fast draining, or potting soil with pumice, sand, or perlite added. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025

In the Huntingdon Desert Garden, the succulent octopus tree (Alluaudia procera) is named for its tentacles that may grow 50 feet into the air. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025

Noun

Tropical plants require watering once every 1-2 weeks in winter, while succulents and cacti need less frequent watering. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025

There is an exotic California native succulent known as Coreopsis gigantea. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025

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)