plural gels
1
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
broadly
: jelly sense 2
2
: a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it
3
gelled; gelling
: to style with hair gel
gelled his hair back
Examples of gel in a Sentence
Verb
The mixture will gel as it cools.
Our plans are finally starting to gel.
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Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
You may have been introduced to gel nails or dip nails first and are wondering whether or not acrylics are the right choice.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
It’s been a great opportunity for the team to gel in a live garage environment, verify car systems and resolve any initial issues.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That inspo pic of the cat-eye gel with the cutest rhinestones?
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
You may have been introduced to gel nails or dip nails first and are wondering whether or not acrylics are the right choice.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
There was no major incident that caused a rift between Kelly Osbourne and her older sister Aimee, the two simply just don't gel.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
It’s been a great opportunity for the team to gel in a live garage environment, verify car systems and resolve any initial issues.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
gel
1 of 2 noun
: a solid jellylike colloid (as gelatin dessert)
gel
2 of 2 verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
Medical Definition
gel
1 of 2 noun
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
gel
2 of 2 intransitive verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
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