Synonyms for

Nectar

Verb / ˈnektɜ: / Another word for nectar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts insects and birds

Synonyms & similar words

ambrosia ambrosia essence honey syrup nectareous nectarous nectareal succus juice nectar-like nectarine sap nectared nectariferous nectarized nectarifying nectarizing

Synonyms by register

Formal

ambrosia elixir nectarous fluid

Informal

sweet stuff juice syrup

Literary

nectarous dew divine drink

Antonyms

poison venom bile toxin antidote bitterness

Common collocations

  • sweet nectar
  • flower nectar
  • nectar of the gods
  • nectar production
  • nectar guide
  • nectar source
  • nectar feeder

Word family

noun nectar
adjective nectareous

Usage note

Nectar primarily refers to the sugary fluid produced by plants to attract pollinators, but it is also used metaphorically for any delicious drink or sweet substance. It is often associated with gods and immortality in mythology.

Example sentences

  1. The bees collect nectar from the flowers.
  2. The butterfly sipped the nectar from the blossom.
  3. The hummingbird loves to drink the sweet nectar.
  4. The apple tree produces a nectar-like fruit juice.
  5. The flower's nectar attracted a lot of bees.

Quotes

  • Like a bee, I was drawn to the sweet nectar of science, research, and medicine.
  • The nectar of life is sweet only when shared.
  • Hard work is the nectar that brings the sweetest fruit.

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