Honey

/ˈhʌni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sweet, sticky substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers.

I like to add honey to my tea for sweetness.

A term of endearment used to address someone affectionately.

She called her partner 'honey' as a sign of affection.

A pale yellow color resembling that of honey.

The walls were painted in a warm honey hue.

verb

To sweeten with honey.

She decided to honey the yogurt to enhance its flavor.

Old English 'hunig', from Proto-Germanic 'hunigaz'.

honey-do list

A list of tasks that a spouse or partner requests to be completed.

honey pot

A container for storing honey; also refers to an attractive person or thing.

don't make a bee line for it

Don't rush towards something without thinking.

bee

An insect that produces honey.

nectar

A sugar-rich liquid produced by plants, which bees collect to make honey.

hive

A structure where bees live and produce honey.

Used as a term of endearment.

Hey, honey, how was your day?

Referring to something sweet or nice.

That movie was pure honey.