Definition of balsam
1 a
: 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
: a balsam-yielding tree;
especially
: balsam fir
b
: impatiens;
especially
: a common garden ornamental (Impatiens balsamina)
3
: balm 5
