glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən 

variants or glycerine

: glycerol

Examples of glycerin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider its Hydrating Daily Lotion with ceramides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid your dry-skin remedy and the Moisturizing Cream, which has all three aforementioned hero ingredients plus shea butter, the ultimate skin soother. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

The benefits come from smoothing and conditioning agents like phenyl trimethicone, a silicone that provides heat protection, and glycerin, a humectant that combats dryness. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Even more, it’s packed with nourishing ingredients like glycerin and ceramides to moisturize the skin and leave it feeling super smooth. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Perfect One’s bestselling firming facial cream combines the benefits of a serum, moisturizer, eye cream and primer in one step while helping keep skin hydrated with hyaluronic acid, squalane and glycerin. — ABC News, 25 July 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