✨📕 The NEWThe NEW Collegiate Dictionary, 12th Edition Over 5,000 words added — Buy Now! Collegiate DictionaryBuy Now!

glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən How to pronounce glycerin (audio)
variants or glycerine

Examples of glycerin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Skin Care The brand's tried-and-true formulas work on everyone, which makes this seven-piece set complete with MVPs like its Hydro Boost Water Gel moisturizer and glycerin-rich hand cream an easy pick. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 The blemish-busting active helps slough away the dead skin cells that contribute to clogged pores, while hydrating glycerin prevents your skin from feeling tight and dehydrated post-cleanse. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025 Infused with niacinamide, glycerin, and the brand’s thermal spring water, this quality pick will help with a multitude of skin concerns. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025 Packed with barrier-boosting phytoceramides derived from black beans, soothing fatty acids and cholesterol, and deeply hydrating glycerin, this rich moisturizer replenishes even the most parched complexions. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glycerin

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glycerin was in 1830

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Glycerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerin. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

More from Merriam-Webster on glycerin

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!