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

The basic components of most sprays are magnesium chloride and distilled water, with some brands adding aloe vera or essential oils. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

How Magnesium Spray Is Supposed to Work Magnesium spray is usually a blend of magnesium chloride and distilled water, sometimes with aloe vera or essential oils added, according to Everyday Health. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Green tea extract, aloe vera, seaweed, and volcanic ash, which often help soothe the skin and deliver potent antioxidants. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Ingredients like aloe vera, shea butter and ceramides can keep your skin deeply hydrated. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026

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
• cordillera
• hemiptera
• homoptera
• lonicera
• neuroptera
• oenothera
• orthoptera
• phylloxera
• primavera
• spodoptera

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