: 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 That’s not the case with this alcohol-free hydrating toner, which instead uses witch hazel (a natural astringent) to regulate oil levels on the skin, as well as rosewater and aloe vera to restore hydration. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 The hydrating ingredients like aloe vera and botanical extracts moisturize dogs with dry and itchy skin. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Thickening Shampoo Hims Thick Fix Thickening Shampoo Patricks SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo Elm & Rye Saint Felix Shampoo This shampoo from Elm & Rye features natural ingredients like aloe vera. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 At the same time, its excellent support team (sunflower seed extract, aloe vera, apricot oil, and almond oil) softens and soothes. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023 Glycolic acid provides gentle exfoliation, aloe vera hydrates thirsty skin, and witch hazel tames oil production to keep acne-causing bacteria at bay. Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2023 If a body lotion is more your thing, Shea Moisture combines its hero ingredient (shea butter) with 100% tamanu oil and aloe vera for a formula that leaves even the driest skin feeling soft, coddled, and soothed. Sophia Panych, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024 All three are designed to hydrate with aloe vera and castor oil to help boost volume while fighting frizz. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 This lipstick, infused with aloe vera, has a little charm. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at very entry 2

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aloe vera was in 1766

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Cite this Entry

“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

aloe vera

noun
: an aloe plant whose leaves contain a jellylike substance that is soothing to the skin
also : such a substance or a preparation consisting mostly of such a substance

Medical Definition

aloe vera

noun
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
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