nectar (Meaning)

Wordnet

nectar (n)

a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators

fruit juice especially when undiluted

(classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal

Webster

nectar (n.)

The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage.

A sweetish secretion of blossoms from which bees make honey.

nectar Sentence Examples

  1. The hummingbird's tiny beak sipped the sweet nectar from the fuchsia blossoms.
  2. The nectar-rich flowers of the honeysuckle attracted a swarm of bees.
  3. The maple tree produced copious nectar, promising a bumper crop of maple syrup.
  4. The delicacy of the orchid's nectar was a testament to the plant's evolutionary adaptation.
  5. The nectar of the banana flower is a traditional ingredient in many Southeast Asian dishes.
  6. The twilight sky glowed with ethereal beauty, as if the stars were dripping nectar.
  7. The nectar of the gods was said to grant eternal youth and immortality.
  8. The nectarines in the fruit bowl tantalized with their juicy sweetness.
  9. The nectar-producing glands of the fruit fly play a crucial role in attracting mates.
  10. The butterfly's wings fluttered gracefully, as it delicately sipped nectar from a daisy.

FAQs About the word nectar

a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators, fruit juice especially when undiluted, (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals

libation, brew, liquor,beverage, alcohol, spirits, drink, pop,soda, quencher

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The hummingbird's tiny beak sipped the sweet nectar from the fuchsia blossoms.

The nectar-rich flowers of the honeysuckle attracted a swarm of bees.

The maple tree produced copious nectar, promising a bumper crop of maple syrup.

The delicacy of the orchid's nectar was a testament to the plant's evolutionary adaptation.