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

Instead, the shape-shifting alloy was inspired by the seedcoat of a succulent plant. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026

Water Hoyas do not like to be overwatered, as their succulent leaves hold water and slowly release it to the plant over time. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026

Noun

Aleman and Moreno brought a sound system with a lively playlist and covered a table with lushly green houseplants of various species and sizes, along with a small assortment of succulents and plant accessories such as pots. —Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026

Citrus plants, succulents, and cacti especially benefit from a grow light during the darkest months. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 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)