aloe vera
noun
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Definition of aloe vera
: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
also
: such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract
Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence
a skin cream that contains aloe vera
Recent Examples on the Web
Kassajikian says to look for aloe vera or jojoba oil for the most comfortable wear. — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, "The 10 Best Lipstick Tips Ever. Period.," 2 Aug. 2019 For the study, published in 2004 in Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, one half the participants applied a gel containing 80 percent water as well as aloe vera extract, vitamin E, and squalane twice a day for two weeks. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "What the Heck Is Squalane Oil and Why Is It Suddenly in All My Skin-Care Products?," 20 June 2019 Slather on the aloe vera gel, try to not to itch, definitely do not peel your skin, and stay in the cool shade until your skin heals. — Meagan Fredette, refinery29.com, "Chris Pratt Reveals A Horrifying — & Naked — Honeymoon Photo," 30 June 2019 According to the American Academy of Dermatology, aloe vera can indeed help soothe sunburned skin. — Allure, "The 13 Best Aloe Skin-Care Products for Soothing Skin This Summer," 26 June 2019 First degree burns are treated at home, with cold water and aloe vera/Vaseline. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "Woman Claims Her Face Was Severely Burned in Essential Oil Diffuser Accident," 17 Nov. 2017 Succulents like aloe vera, jade and zebra plants are having a moment, too. — Jodi Torpey, The Denver Post, "Houseplants bring the outdoors inside, add to a room’s decor," 27 June 2019 The Equi-Clean grooming wipes are formulated with smelling herbs, including aloe vera, chamomile, comfrey, lavender and thyme. — Alex Kushel, sun-sentinel.com, "Equestrian creates grooming wipes to keep horses clean on the go," 20 June 2019 Keep your feet looking good with help from these comfortable socks infused with aloe vera. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Condé Nast Traveler, "Everything You Need to Make Your Own Business-Class Worthy Dopp Kit," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aloe vera.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for aloe vera
aloe vera
noun
English Language Learners Definition of aloe vera
: a thick liquid that is produced by a kind of aloe plant and used in medicines, cosmetics, etc.
also
: the plant that produces this liquid
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aloe vera
noun
\ -ˈver-ə
, -ˈvir-
\
, -ˈvir-
\
Medical Definition of aloe vera
1
: a plant of the genus Aloe (A. barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
2
: an extract of the aloe vera plant
also
: a preparation composed predominantly of such an extract