succulence
SUK-yuh-lunss
/ˈsʌk.jə.ləns/
The quality of being juicy, moist, and tasty.
Implies a combination of moisture and richness, often used for perfectly cooked meat or ripe fruit.
The story behind the word. From the Latin 'succulentus', meaning 'full of juice'. It shares a root with 'suck', describing the action of drawing out moisture.
Word relationships
- juiciness: Juiciness is the plain term; succulence sounds more sophisticated and appetizing.
- dryness: The lack of moisture or juice.
Word family
- succulent (adjective): Tender, juicy, and tasty.
Collocations
- natural succulence
- retain succulence
- succulence and flavor
- incredible succulence
Example sentences
- "The prime rib was cooked to perfection, retaining a remarkable succulence in every bite." Reviewing a steakhouse.
- "The succulence of the sun-ripened peach was so great that the juice ran down his chin." Describing a peach.
Memory hook
Succulence is so good you want to 'suck' the juice out. Succulence: The 'juice' factor.
When not to use
Don't use it for liquids; it describes a solid food that contains a lot of juice.
Fun facts
- In botany, a 'succulent' is a plant (like a cactus) that stores water in its thick, fleshy leaves or stems.
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