glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən 

variants or glycerine

: glycerol

Examples of glycerin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shea butter, glycerin, dimethicone, jojoba oil, mango butter, and sodium hyaluronate form a seriously moisturizing lineup. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026

First up is 20% off Necessaire’s The Body Retinol Firming Retinol Body Lotion at just $52, which does a great job at firming and hydrating skin with retinol plus glycerin and vitamin B3. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026

The moisturizing ingredients include a blend of glycerin, niacinamide, the aforementioned hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, which serves as a silicone emollient. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Priced at $23 for a 16-ounce bottle, The Wash is a full body, sulfate-free cleanser, infused with aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, glycerin and colloidal oatmeal. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glycerin

• glycerine
• nitroglycerin
• nitroglycerine

Kids Definition

glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in

variants or glycerine

ˈglis-(ə-)rən 

: glycerol

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in

variants or glycerine

ˈglis-(ə-)rən 

: glycerol