Honey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhʌni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Honey is a noun meaning (uncountable) A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
Meaning
(uncountable) A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
More Meanings
- (countable) A variety of this substance.
- (figuratively) Something sweet or desirable.
- A term of affection.
- (countable, informal) A woman, especially an attractive one.
- A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow color, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey.
- (African-American Vernacular, vulgar) Precum; pre-ejaculate.
- (rare) Nectar.
Example Sentences
Honey, I'm home.
the honey of his language
Honey, would you take out the trash?
The honey in the pot should last for years.
Word Forms
- honeys
- honies
- hony
- honeyer
- honier
- honeyest
- honiest
- honeying
- honeyed
Synonyms for honey
Depending on context, synonyms include mel, darling, sweetie, chromatic, love, beloved.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colored, chromatic, dearest, love, beloved, dear.
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