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 highest quality creams usually include additional protectants such as aloe vera, beeswax or shea butter. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Consider nearly unkillable plants such as the snake plant, the zz plant and the aloe vera. — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Antioxidants like vitamin E and green tea provide instant nourishment and a boost of radiance, while aloe vera soothes the skin and prevents the dry, flaky aftermath that often accompanies retinol. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026

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

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