Nectar

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛktər/

Definitions of nectar

noun a sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals

Example Sentences

A1 Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.

A2 The hummingbird sipped the sweet nectar from the flower.

B1 The tropical fruit punch was made with a splash of nectar for extra sweetness.

B2 The rare orchid produces a nectar that is highly sought after by collectors.

C1 The ancient Greeks believed that nectar was the drink of the gods.

C2 The wine connoisseur could taste hints of nectar in the aged vintage.

Examples of nectar in a Sentence

formal The bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.

informal I love the sweet taste of nectar in my morning smoothie.

slang That drink was nectar, dude!

figurative Her voice was like nectar to my ears, soothing and comforting.

Grammatical Forms of nectar

• past tense: nectared
• plural: nectars
• comparative: more nectar
• superlative: most nectar
• present tense: nectars
• future tense: will nectar
• perfect tense: have nectared
• continuous tense: is nectaring
• singular: nectar
• positive degree: nectar
• infinitive: to nectar
• gerund: nectaring
• participle: nectaring

Origin and Evolution of nectar

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'nectar' originated from Greek mythology, where it referred to the drink of the gods that granted immortality.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'nectar' has come to refer to a delicious and sweet liquid, often associated with flowers and honey, rather than the mythical drink of the gods.