nectar
NEHK-tuh
Nectar (noun) means the sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators. Example: “Bees collect nectar from the blossoms and turn it into honey.”
noun
1
The sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators.
"Bees collect nectar from the blossoms and turn it into honey."
2
Any especially delicious drink, particularly a sweetened fruit juice.
"This peach nectar is wonderfully refreshing."
How to use nectar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sweet liquid flowers make for pollinators, or by extension any delicious drink.
Common pairings
flower nectar
peach nectar
sip the nectar
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Word forms
- Plural
- nectars
- Third person singular
- nectars
- Past tense
- nectared
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Etymology
From Greek nektar, said to mean "drink of the gods" — from a root meaning "to overcome death."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nectar” mean?
The word “nectar” means the sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators. In plain terms, the sweet liquid flowers make for pollinators, or by extension any delicious drink.
How do you pronounce “nectar”?
“Nectar” is pronounced NEHK-tuh (/ˈnɛk.təɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nectar” in a sentence?
Here is “nectar” used in a sentence: “Bees collect nectar from the blossoms and turn it into honey.”
What part of speech is “nectar”?
“Nectar” is a noun.
Where does the word “nectar” come from?
The word “nectar” comes from Greek. From Greek nektar, said to mean "drink of the gods" — from a root meaning "to overcome death.".
Is “nectar” a common word?
“Nectar” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “nectar” have?
“Nectar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators.
