nectar

/ˈnɛktər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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