aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈa-(ˌ)lō 

1

aloes plural : agarwood

2

a

: any of a large genus (Aloe) of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers

b

: the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative

—usually used in plural but singular in construction

c

: aloe vera

Examples of aloe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s packed with hydrating ingredients like aloe, green tea extract, and sodium hyaluronate (a hyaluronic acid derivative), and leaves skin feeling soft and balanced. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 June 2025

The formula blends aloe, soy protein, and vitamin B5 to smooth frizz, add shine, and make detangling less of a fight. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 June 2025

The non-irritating formula, enriched with shea butter, aloe leaf juice, and jojoba esters, ensures skin remains hydrated and soothed post-exfoliation. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 June 2025

Ingredients like aloe and green tea will actually help cleanse and heal the skin. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin, dried juice of aloe leaves, from Greek aloē

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aloe

• aloe vera

Rhymes for aloe

• beau
• beaux
• blow
• boe
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux

Kids Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-ō 

1

: any of a large genus of chiefly southern African plants related to lilies and having spikes of often showy flowers

2

: the dried bitter juice of the leaves of an aloe used especially formerly as a strong laxative and tonic

—usually used in plural

3

: aloe vera

Medical Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-(ˌ)ō 

1

capitalized : a large genus of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers

2

: a plant of the genus Aloe

3

: the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative and tonic

—usually used in plural but singular in construction

4

: aloe vera sense 2