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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

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Slang Meanings

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.