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 different product lines have slightly different additives for either muscle, nerve, or foot discomfort, including arnica, capsaicin, urea or aloe vera. —ABC News, 9 May 2026

Sulfate-free formulas and ingredients like aloe vera, hydrolyzed proteins, shea butter, and lightweight oils boost moisture without weighing strands down. —Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026

Formulated with mature skin in mind, the primer is packed with hydrating ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, squalane, and aloe vera. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

That leaves hair less prone to frizz—as does the blend of aloe vera, green tea, and panthenol. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 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
• 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