aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: 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

These pet wipes are infused with chamomile, aloe vera, vitamins C and E to offer a refreshing cleanse for your dog's paws and body, leaving them feeling refreshed. —Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 July 2025

Take their Sun Goddess Repair facial, which uses ingredients like aloe vera, calendula, chamomile, and red raspberry seed oil, all chosen for their calming, reparative, and anti-inflammatory properties. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

The strips are infused with aloe vera and avocado oil for extra nourishment. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 June 2025

Some dermatologists recommend using a serum with moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera immediately after treatment. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 June 2025

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

Rhymes for aloe vera

• antisera
• cladocera
• hemiptera
• homoptera
• lonicera
• neuroptera
• oenothera
• orthoptera
• phylloxera
• primavera
• spodoptera
• subgenera

Kids Definition

aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: 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

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

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