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

The succulent abalone, drizzled with a garlic-butter sauce that complements its delicate flavor, is a standout. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026

Cactus or succulent soil mix is typically composed mostly of inorganic ingredients like sand, perlite, pumice, or gravel, but can contain some of the same ingredients as regular potting mix. —Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026

Noun

Conversely, succulents, cacti, and other plants from arid climates can be grouped in a drier part of the home. —Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026

These 6-inch planters are great for smaller plants, like succulents, and florals, but they’re also offered in larger sizes up to 10 inches. —Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 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)