Pronunciation: /ˈhʌni/
noun a sweet, sticky, yellowish-brown fluid made by bees from nectar collected from flowers, used as food
A1 I like to put honey in my tea.
A2 She spread honey on her toast for breakfast.
B1 Honey is a natural sweetener that can be used in baking.
B2 The honey from this region is known for its unique flavor.
C1 Some people believe that honey has medicinal properties.
C2 The beekeeper harvested several jars of honey from the hives.
adjective used to describe something that is sweet or endearing
A1 She put honey on her toast for breakfast.
A2 The honey cake was delicious.
B1 The honey-colored walls brightened up the room.
B2 The honey scent of the flowers filled the garden.
C1 The honeyed words of the politician were meant to deceive.
C2 The honeyed tones of the violinist captivated the audience.
formal The honey produced by bees is a natural sweetener.
informal Hey honey, can you pass me the salt?
slang I love when my grandma calls me 'honey'.
figurative His words were like honey, soothing and comforting.
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