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honey
[ huhn-ee ]
noun
- a sweet, viscid fluid produced by bees from the nectar collected from flowers, and stored in nests or hives as food.
- this substance as used in cooking or as a spread or sweetener.
- the nectar of flowers.
- any of various similarly sweet, viscid products produced by insects or in other ways.
- something sweet, delicious, or delightful:
the honey of flattery.
- Informal. a person for whom one feels love or deep affection; sweetheart; darling.
- (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., especially by a male to a female).
- Informal. something of especially high quality, degree of excellence, etc.:
That's a honey of a computer.
adjective
- of, like, or pertaining to honey; sweet.
- containing honey or flavored or sweetened with honey.
verb (used with object)
- Informal. to talk flatteringly or endearingly to (often followed by up ).
- to sweeten or flavor with or as if with honey.
verb (used without object)
- Informal. to use flattery, endearing terms, etc., in an effort to obtain something (often followed by up ):
They always got what they wanted by honeying up to their grandfather.
honey
/ ˈʌɪ /
noun
- a sweet viscid substance made by bees from nectar and stored in their nests or hives as food. It is spread on bread or used as a sweetening agent
- any similar sweet substance, esp the nectar of flowers
- anything that is sweet or delightful
- often capital a term of endearment
- informal.something considered to be very good of its kind
a honey of a car
- modifier of, concerned with, or resembling honey
verb
- tr to sweeten with or as if with honey
- often foll by up to talk to (someone) in a fond or flattering way
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԱ-ˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- DzIJ·ڳܱ adjective
- DzIJ· adjective
- DzIJ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of honey1
Word History and Origins
Origin of honey1
Example Sentences
“You were and remain so very loved. This world has lost an angel and we want you to soar high…..I love you so much honey.”
The small box includes three flavors, all inspired by Salt Lick’s menu: honey pecan BBQ, smoked brisket and blackberry cobbler.
The classic pineapple-and-cherry garnish still has its fans, but today’s glazes go beyond tradition — honey, molasses, fruit preserves, hot sauces, vinegars.
They are also, not incidentally, highly useful to human society, producing honey and beeswax — both of which are used in a wide range of products — while also pollinating the plants that feed us.
It smells faintly of vanilla, honey and corn — like a memory of an open field just after a storm.
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