glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən How to pronounce glycerin (audio)
variants or glycerine

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The new product is made with the signature glazing milk formula and includes skin-friendly ingredients such as a ceramide trio, vitamin E and glycerin, according to Rhode. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 June 2026 The formula doesn’t stop at a glowing complexion though — it’s made with shea butter and glycerin to nourish and hydrate your skin, too. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 The formula also uses AnnonaSense, ceramides, glycerin and shea butter, among other soothing ingredients, to hydrate and retain moisture, while also working to help neutralize visible redness. Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Ingredients like glycerin are especially helpful. Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glycerin was in 1830

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“Glycerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerin. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

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