Definition

A container used for holding honey, or a place that attracts people, often for a specific purpose.

Example

The beekeeper carefully filled the honeypot with fresh honey from the hive.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that new café downtown?

Yeah, it’s like a total honeypot for people looking for a cozy spot.

I heard they have the best pastries too!

Definitely! You should check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Honeypot → The word is formed from "honey" (from Old English *hunig*, meaning a sweet substance produced by bees) and "pot" (from Old English *pott*, meaning a container). A honeypot is a container for honey, often used metaphorically to describe something that attracts or entices.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'container' ('pot') filled with 'sweetness' ('honey') — that's why a honeypot is something that attracts.

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