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 star ingredients: Kalahari melon seed oil hydrates while aloe vera creates a protective layer that keeps hair smooth and manageable. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025

Antioxidant-rich aloe vera and prickly pear extract soothe and protect, making each spritz a sensorial and skin-loving ritual. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025

Look for natural ingredients, such as aloe vera, essential oils and mild soaps. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025

Bright light plants, including aloe vera and lavender, flourish in sunny spots. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025

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