: 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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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Artful flower arrangements and countless succulent plants attract buyers.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 26 July 2025
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Step 3: Avoid frequent watering These succulents do not require much water.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
From plates of Jamon Iberico and piquant tomato salads to fresh sea bass and succulent steaks, the vibe here harnesses a hyper-local sensibility that roots you in the destination.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Artful flower arrangements and countless succulent plants attract buyers.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 26 July 2025
Noun
The succulent can expand its pleated body like an accordion to store over 1,000 gallons of water and withstand months without rain.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Step 3: Avoid frequent watering These succulents do not require much water.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succulent. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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