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

His hydrating and brightening-skewed ingredient list also includes hyaluronic acid, squalane, kakadu plum, vitamin E, and aloe vera, all of which would have been unheard of with their predecessors. —Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024

The product is made with vitamin E and aloe vera juice to naturally brighten and even your skin tone with every use. —Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

This trendy hand sanitizer comes in mood-boosting scents made with hydrating ingredients including aloe vera and lemon essential oil. —Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024

To add shine and nourishment, look out for lightweight ingredients like jojoba oil, argan oil, rosemary oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and aloe vera. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024

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

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