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

There will be a raffle of a succulent arrangement. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

The same is true for aloe (as many of us learned during the great succulent purge of 2021). —Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026

Noun

In medium- or lower-light rooms, however, sun-loving plants like succulents, cacti, and bird of paradise will benefit from the addition of a grow light. —Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026

But for those of us who enjoy the whimsy of tropical color and succulents in our landscapes, here are some tips on how to prepare for this weekend's freeze. —Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026

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)