glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən 

variants or glycerine

: glycerol

Examples of glycerin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Overnight Hand & Foot Hydration Mask is an intensive overnight treatment combining shea butter, glycerin, panthenol and squalane to deeply hydrate, soften and condition dry skin while helping soothe irritation. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

The formula also leaves your hair feeling softer and smoother with moisturizing squalane and glycerin, among other nourishing ingredients. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

Look for ingredients like glycerin, cocoa or shea butter, hyaluronic acid and squalane. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2026

The formulation is also hydrating, thanks to an infusion of hyaluronic acid and glycerin. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glycerin

• glycerine
• nitroglycerin
• nitroglycerine

Kids Definition

glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in

variants or glycerine

ˈglis-(ə-)rən 

: glycerol

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in

variants or glycerine

ˈglis-(ə-)rən 

: glycerol