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

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

These mums produce tri-color blooms against a background of semi-succulent, finely cut foliage. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025

Besides wine, Kakheti is known for its succulent tomatoes, peaches, and plums thanks to its moderate climate. —Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025

Noun

Wind chimes rang out in the back yard, which brimmed with pointy succulents, low-lying shrubs, and a few small trees. —Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025

Don't use organic mulches around plants that prefer rocky soil, like lavender, rosemary, sedums, and other succulents. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 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)