Nectar

/ˈnɛktər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract pollinators.

The bees buzzed around the garden, collecting nectar from the blooming flowers.

A sweet drink, often made from fruit juice, sugar, and water.

She enjoyed a refreshing glass of mango nectar on a hot summer day.

Any very sweet, pleasant-tasting liquid.

The dessert was drizzled with a thick nectar that enhanced its flavor.

From Latin 'nectar', from Greek 'nektār', the drink of the gods.

nectar of the gods

Something very delightful or delicious, often associated with great pleasure or luxury.

nectar-like

Describing something that is sweet or enjoyable, akin to nectar.

to nectar

To enjoy something sweet or pleasurable fully.

ambrosia

The food of the gods in Greek mythology, often associated with immortality.

pollination

The transfer of pollen from male to female parts of flowers, often aided by nectar-loving insects.

flower

The reproductive structure of flowering plants, which produce nectar.

Nectar as a metaphor for something delicious or desirable.

That new coffee shop serves pure nectar!

Used to refer to any sweet beverage or enjoyable drink.

This tropical punch is nectar on a hot day.