Succulent

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkjələnt/

Definitions of succulent

noun a plant that stores water in its leaves or stems, typically used to describe a type of plant

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a succulent for my desk at work.

A2 Succulents are easy to care for because they don't need much water.

B1 She has a collection of succulents in different shapes and sizes.

B2 The succulent in the terrarium is thriving in its environment.

C1 The rare succulent species is highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The succulent garden at the botanical garden is a sight to behold.

adjective describing something as juicy, tender, or full of moisture

Example Sentences

A1 The succulent plant needs to be watered regularly.

A2 She bought a succulent steak for dinner.

B1 The chef prepared a succulent roast chicken for the party.

B2 The restaurant is known for its succulent seafood dishes.

C1 The succulent fruits at the market were ripe and juicy.

C2 The succulent aroma of the flowers filled the room.

Examples of succulent in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a succulent roast beef for the dinner party.

informal I can't wait to sink my teeth into that succulent steak!

slang This restaurant serves up the most succulent ribs in town.

figurative Her words were like succulent fruit, tempting and satisfying to the soul.

Grammatical Forms of succulent

past tense

succulented

plural

succulents

comparative

more succulent

superlative

most succulent

present tense

succulents

future tense

will succulent

perfect tense

have succulented

continuous tense

is succulent

singular

succulent

positive degree

succulent

infinitive

to succulent

gerund

succulenting

participle

succulent

Origin and Evolution of succulent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'succulent' originated from the Latin word 'succulentus', which means juicy or sap-filled.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe plants that store water in their leaves or stems, the term 'succulent' has evolved to also refer to a type of plant known for its fleshy and water-retaining qualities, as well as a broader category of plants with similar characteristics.