aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈa-(ˌ)lō 

1

aloes plural : agarwood

2

a

: any of a large genus (Aloe) of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers

b

: the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative

—usually used in plural but singular in construction

c

: aloe vera

Examples of aloe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think aloe, melon, resort towels, and a tray of cold gin highballs. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025

It’s also infused with aloe and calendula extracts, which are soothing to skin and help quell redness. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 15 May 2025

Besides having aesthetically pleasing packaging and being a treat for the nose, the cream also boasts a hydrating ingredient makeup of vitamin E, aloe, shea butter, cocoa butter, and hyaluronic acid. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 May 2025

Infused with aloe leaf, cucumber, and black tulip extract, the setting spray is designed with lacquered, color-locking ingredients, turning the couture glass skin dream of her artistry mask into a more tangible reality. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin, dried juice of aloe leaves, from Greek aloē

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aloe

• aloe vera

Rhymes for aloe

• beau
• beaux
• blow
• boe
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux

Kids Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-ō 

1

: any of a large genus of chiefly southern African plants related to lilies and having spikes of often showy flowers

2

: the dried bitter juice of the leaves of an aloe used especially formerly as a strong laxative and tonic

—usually used in plural

3

: aloe vera

Medical Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-(ˌ)ō 

1

capitalized : a large genus of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers

2

: a plant of the genus Aloe

3

: the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative and tonic

—usually used in plural but singular in construction

4

: aloe vera sense 2