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

That said, certain ingredients such as aloe, cucumber, or centella asiatica have soothing properties that can help with redness, says Dr. Murphy-Rose. —Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023

Plus, unlike other aloes on the market, this one is actually derived from the plant and not a powder. —Jack Byram, Health, 14 July 2023

It's made with pure shea butter, detoxifying moringa seed oil, and soothing aloe leaf juice to revitalize itchy, dull, and flaky skin. —Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023

It's also got aloe to help hydrate the skin and vitamin E to nourish the often agitated armpit area. —Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023

From winter to spring the aloes follow, displaying spectacular bloom clusters on tall sturdy stalks. —Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2023

This creamy and velvety ointment is infused with the soothing properties of chamomile, aloe, coconut oil, and shea butter, ensuring a nourishing experience for your body. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023

Key ingredients: Matcha, green tea, aloe, panthenol 12 Best for Beach Days Kenra Professional Clarifying Shampoo Now 20% Off $14 at Amazon$18 at Ulta Beauty Pros Cleanses, brightens, and hydrates Also helps remove chlorine and product buildup Cons Not sulfate free Beach bums, this one’s for you. —ELLE, 24 Aug. 2023

However, there's not enough info to recommend aloe or turmeric as melasma treatments, and conventional treatments work faster and have better results. —Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023

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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

• aloe vera

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