plural gels
1
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
broadly
: jelly sense 2
2
: a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it
3
gelled; gelling
: to style with hair gel
gelled his hair back
Examples of gel in a Sentence
Verb
The mixture will gel as it cools.
Our plans are finally starting to gel.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
There was no guarantee this collection of players would gel at all, let alone at the exact right time.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Its multipurpose formula preps and hydrates skin using a cream-to-gel formula that’s lightweight and won’t leave behind a greasy residue.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some recipes also include pectin, a natural gelling agent that helps the jam set to a spreadable texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
There was no guarantee this collection of players would gel at all, let alone at the exact right time.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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gel
1 of 2 noun
: a solid jellylike colloid (as gelatin dessert)
gel
2 of 2 verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
Medical Definition
gel
1 of 2 noun
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
gel
2 of 2 intransitive verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
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