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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Its aloe vera, vitamin E, and baby oil left our skin hydrated and soft.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
Avoiding Face Oils, But Using Suntan Oils Gone are the outdated days of sizzling in the sun without SPF and lathered up in baby oil—and thank goodness for that.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
To minimize the amount of time spent on the task, a seemingly-endless list of bathroom cleaning hacks are out there, using everything from vodka to baby oil to keep the grime at bay.
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Amanda Lauren, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2024
The tattoos apply easily and wash off with baby oil.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
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“Baby oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20oil. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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