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

Healthy hydrating alternatives include coconut water, herbal teas, bone broth, aloe vera juice, and more. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025

Calabrian bergamot and orange oil), this cuticle-sealing formula hydrates strands from the inside out, recalibrating elasticity and moisture via a blend of butters, aloe vera, and castor oil. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025

Research suggests aloe vera can reduce pain and inflammation while promoting faster wound healing in the mouth.14 How To Use:14 Apply a small amount of pure aloe vera gel directly to the sore Avoid eating for 30 minutes to an hour after application Repeat up to three times a day 8. —Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 May 2025

Key ingredients: Coconut oil, aloe vera Format: Cream Size: 6.5 fl. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 16 May 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