balsam

bal·sam | \ ˈbȯl-səm

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Definition of balsam

1a : an aromatic and usually oily and resinous substance flowing from various plants especially : any of several resinous substances containing benzoic or cinnamic acid and used especially in medicine

b : a preparation containing resinous substances and having a balsamic odor

2a : a balsam-yielding tree especially : balsam fir

b : impatiens especially : a common garden ornamental (Impatiens balsamina)

3 : balm sense 5

Examples of balsam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each individual $15 sponsors a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero on Dec. 19, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 19 Nov. 2020 Treat a candle-loving loved one to a delightful seasonal scent — balsam, cedar wood, cinnamon and eucalyptus — inside mercury glass with a sandblasted finish. — Kara Nelson | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, "Need some stocking stuffers? Here are 5 from local stores sure to suit someone on your list," 8 Dec. 2020 Each individual $15 sponsors a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero on Dec. 19, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 19 Nov. 2020 Each individual $15 sponsors a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero on Dec. 19, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 19 Nov. 2020 Each individual $15 sponsors a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero on Dec. 19, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 19 Nov. 2020 Open every day after Thanksgiving and up until Christmas Eve, Superior offers Fraser and balsam firs from Michigan, along with a large variety of handmade crafts and wreaths. — Holly Baumbach, chicagotribune.com, "Fresh Christmas trees without the hassle — and maybe with a cocktail in hand," 18 Nov. 2020 Each individual $15 sponsors a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero on Dec. 19, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 12 Nov. 2020 When properly cut, spruce tops and balsam boughs regenerate. — Tony Kennedy, Star Tribune, "'Thieving in the woods': DNR officers try to corral spruce top pirates," 22 Oct. 2020

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“Balsam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsam. Accessed 17 Jan. 2021.

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More Definitions for balsam

balsam

noun

English Language Learners Definition of balsam

: an oily substance with a pleasant smell that comes from different kinds of plants

See the full definition for balsam in the English Language Learners Dictionary

balsam

bal·sam | \ ˈbȯl-səm

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Kids Definition of balsam

1 : a material with a strong pleasant smell that oozes from some plants

2 : a fir tree that yields balsam

balsam

bal·sam | \ ˈbȯl-səm

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Medical Definition of balsam

1a : an aromatic and usually oily and resinous substance flowing from various plants especially : any of several resinous substances containing benzoic or cinnamic acid and used especially in medicine

b : a preparation containing resinous substances and having a balsamic odor

2 : a balsam-yielding tree

3 : balm sense 3

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