1
: full of juice
a succulent steak
succulent [=juicy] oranges
2
of plants
: having thick, heavy leaves or stems that store water
Cacti are succulent plants.
plural succulents
: a plant that stores water in its leaves or stems : a succulent plant
cacti and other succulents
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/succulent. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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