nectar
/ˈnɛktər/
noun
- A sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts bees and other insects.
- Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.
- Butterflies use their long tongues to sip nectar from deep blossoms.
- The garden was full of flowers rich in nectar, attracting hummingbirds.
- A delicious or sweet drink, especially one made from fruit juice.
- The smoothie bar offers a tropical nectar made from pineapple and coconut.
- She sipped the sweet nectar of fresh peaches.
- We enjoyed a glass of chilled mango nectar on the hot afternoon.
- In Greek mythology, the drink of the gods that gave them immortality.
- Zeus offered nectar to his guests on Mount Olympus.
- In ancient stories, the gods feasted on ambrosia and drank nectar.
- The hero was granted a sip of nectar, making him immortal.
- Something that is very pleasing or satisfying, often used figuratively.
- Her words of praise were like nectar to his ears.
- Winning the championship was pure nectar for the team's fans.
- The first cool breeze after a heatwave felt like nectar.