baby oil

noun

: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also : any of various oils used similarly

Examples of baby oil in a Sentence

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If the bloom's appearance bothers you, remove it by applying a small amount of oil, such as cooking oil or baby oil, to a soft cloth, then gently buffing it away in a circular motion. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 During the search, authorities allegedly seized various freak off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant. Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Dec. 2025 Her step-by-step guide included: Spraying the entire dress with baby oil using a spray bottle until it was saturated. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025 Celebrities, including Tiny Harris and Boosie Badazz, made exclamations on social media, while some fans gathered outside the courthouse, spraying baby oil. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby oil

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby oil was in 1950

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“Baby oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20oil. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

baby oil

noun
: a usually pleasant-smelling oil used especially to add moisture to and clean the skin

Medical Definition

baby oil

noun
: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also : any of various oils used similarly
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