: 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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Karen Brewer Grossman,
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19 June 2026
From succulent cakes and deliciously artistic still lifes to community and family gatherings, this year's winners are a reminder of food's essential role in our lives.
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18 June 2026
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Examples include cacti, succulents, hoyas, beaucarneas, peperomias, pothos, and more.
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The Spruce,
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Adjective
The tiny round succulent beads on a string of pearl plant resemble pearls strung on a necklace.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
From succulent cakes and deliciously artistic still lifes to community and family gatherings, this year's winners are a reminder of food's essential role in our lives.
—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
Some common options for hanging pots include succulents like burro's tail or string of pearls, trailing lantana, and trailing verbena.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Examples include cacti, succulents, hoyas, beaucarneas, peperomias, pothos, and more.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succulent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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