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Applying an antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage that won’t stick to the wound.—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Next time someone burns their finger while cooking, quickly put some diaper rash ointment that contains zinc oxide on the burn.—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 For the most part, standard treatments typically focus on topical ointments that include:
Metronidazole and azelaic acid are first-line topical medications that help reduce redness and inflammation.—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025 Your tattoo artist should cover your tattoo with ointment and a clean bandage and give you aftercare instructions to support healing.—Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ointment
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, alteration of oynement, from Anglo-French uignement, oignement, ultimately from Latin unguentum, from unguere to anoint; akin to Old High German ancho butter, Sanskrit anakti he salves
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