: a succulent plant (such as a cactus or an aloe)
Examples of succulent in a Sentence
Adjective
vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Sleek and syrupy rich mouthful of maple syrup and mocha with succulent red cherries and some mushrooms on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Mar. 2025
Explore a range of fruit trees, succulents, roses, orchids, Florida native options and more.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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Cajun shrimp pasta is made with succulent shrimp, meaty bacon, spicy peppers, and a creamy sauce that brings it all together.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Sleek and syrupy rich mouthful of maple syrup and mocha with succulent red cherries and some mushrooms on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
Kids can create a miniature garden, including blooming cacti and floral-bedecked succulents.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Mar. 2025
Explore a range of fruit trees, succulents, roses, orchids, Florida native options and more.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succulent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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)
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