honeypot

noun

hon·​ey·​pot ˈhə-nē-ˌpät How to pronounce honeypot (audio)
Synonyms of honeypotnext
1
: one that is attractive or desirable
2
: a substantial source of money

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The honeypot sites of royal Rajasthan—spliced by the brown slopes of the Aravalli Range, the state emerged after Partition from a mosaic of 22 feudal kingdoms—are so many people’s taster to India. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 He was pulled over by the cops after his honeypot encounter with Alice, but talked his way out of a DWI and is still on the street. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 That philosophy, inspired by their mother, is represented in their honeypot logo. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Former Russian honeypot spy Aliia Roza spoke at length with Shawn Ryan about the same topic. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for honeypot

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of honeypot was in 1924

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