glycerin

noun

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

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Seek out cleansers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 That’s thanks to an ingredient list stacked with hydrating glycerin and squalane, plus ceramides and cholesterol that, together, lock moisture in to keep skin smooth and soothed all day long. Sarah Felbin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026 Ingredients commonly recommended for mature skin include ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and shea butter or similar emollients. Allison Palmer updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 The lotion includes clean ingredients such as glycerin, shea butter and vitamin A, giving it a lightweight, nongreasy feel. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 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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