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honey

[huhn-ee]

noun

plural

honeys 
  1. a sweet, viscid fluid produced by bees from the nectar collected from flowers, and stored in nests or hives as food.

  2. this substance as used in cooking or as a spread or sweetener.

  3. the nectar of flowers.

  4. any of various similarly sweet, viscid products produced by insects or in other ways.

  5. something sweet, delicious, or delightful.

    the honey of flattery.

  6. Informal.a person for whom one feels love or deep affection; sweetheart; darling.

  7. (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).

  8. Informal.something of especially high quality, degree of excellence, etc..

    That's a honey of a computer.



adjective

  1. of, like, or pertaining to honey; sweet.

  2. containing honey or flavored or sweetened with honey.

verb (used with object)

honeyed, honied, honeying. 
  1. Informal.to talk flatteringly or endearingly to (often followed byup ).

  2. to sweeten or flavor with or as if with honey.

verb (used without object)

honeyed, honied, honeying. 
  1. Informal.to use flattery, endearing terms, etc., in an effort to obtain something (often followed byup ).

    They always got what they wanted by honeying up to their grandfather.

honey

/ ˈʌɪ /

noun

  1. 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

  2. any similar sweet substance, esp the nectar of flowers

  3. anything that is sweet or delightful

  4. (often capital) a term of endearment

  5. informalsomething considered to be very good of its kind

    a honey of a car

  6. (modifier) of, concerned with, or resembling honey

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to sweeten with or as if with honey

  2. (often foll by up) to talk to (someone) in a fond or flattering way

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • honeyful adjective
  • honeyless adjective
  • honeylike adjective
  • ˈDzԱ-ˌ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of honey1

before 900; Middle English hony, Old English hunig; cognate with Dutch, German honig, Old Norse hunang; akin to Greek ŧó pale yellow, tawny
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Word History and Origins

Origin of honey1

Old English huneg; related to Old Norse hunang, Old Saxon hanig, German Honig, Greek ŧDz yellowish, Sanskrit áԲ첹- gold
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Example Sentences

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So there's no evidence that spreading local honey on your toast will help hay fever caused by grass and tree pollens.

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And honey, we were in the trenches, alright!

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The statuesque candlesticks come in honey yellow and golden bronze, or choose the ribbed, three-wick candle for a more casual look on your coffee table.

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While some bee-keepers aim only to produce honey, many others rent out their hives to farmers who need the insects to pollinate their crops.

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There’s also strawberry vinaigrette, a simple yet refreshing recipe that calls for frozen/fresh strawberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, shallot, salt and ground black pepper.

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