: 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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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Bring succulent cuttings for the succulent swap and old T-shirts to create a bag.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
Varieties will include succulents, cactus, protea, epiphyllum, bulbs, cuttings and native plants.
Accessories that are expected to be sold include garden crafts, garden art, gently used garden decor and tools.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
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I was blown away by how succulent and juicy these turkey meatballs were.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Bring succulent cuttings for the succulent swap and old T-shirts to create a bag.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
Emerald Check Small Garden Pot There are a variety of planters and vases in this colorway, with some small enough for a solo succulent and others large enough to transplant your bird of paradise.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
Varieties will include succulents, cactus, protea, epiphyllum, bulbs, cuttings and native plants.
Accessories that are expected to be sold include garden crafts, garden art, gently used garden decor and tools.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succulent. Accessed 29 Apr. 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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