American English pronunciation

How to pronounce succulent

IPA transcription: ['sʌkjəlɪnt]

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Noun

  • a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs

Adjective

  • full of juice

    “lush fruits”

    “succulent roast beef”

    “succulent plants with thick fleshy leaves”

Usage examples

  • It is a species called succulent that has a cylindrical and fleshy stem.
  • Succulent plants, a preferred food of the Texas tortoise, are common in these areas.
  • Succulent plants can be difficult to properly collect and preserve.
  • The Arid House features cacti and other succulents growing in a naturalistic desert landscape.