1
: a balsamic (see balsamic sense 1) resin
especially
: one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae)
2
: an aromatic preparation (such as a healing ointment)
applied a balm to the wound
3
4
: a spicy aromatic odor
… the white lilies in the garden, the herb bed near the bees—everything sent out fragrance and balm into the soft air …—
Agnes S. Turnbull
Agnes S. Turnbull5
: a soothing restorative agency
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.—Jane Austen
Jane AustenExamples of balm in a Sentence
Art can be a balm to the soul.
She shows that laughter is a balm for difficult times.
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Dermatologists didn't used to recommend aerosol sunscreens as widely, opting instead for their patients to lather on creams, lotions or balms.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Dan Michel, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Ultra Gentle Balm: A fast-absorbing, nourishing balm made with Dove’s vulva nourishment serum for long-lasting moisture and comfort.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
This kit includes foundation, blush, eyeliner, lip balm and makeup brush.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Dermatologists didn't used to recommend aerosol sunscreens as widely, opting instead for their patients to lather on creams, lotions or balms.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for balm
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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balm. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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