glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən 

variants or glycerine

: glycerol

Examples of glycerin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For mature or dry skin, look for hydrating and moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, and niacinamide. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026

On the skin-care front, hyaluronic acid and glycerin help draw in and lock in moisture, while soothing tiger grass helps support the skin barrier and calm the look of irritation. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

The best products to use after shaving are those that combine hydration with barrier-supporting ingredients such as ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, colloidal oatmeal, panthenol, and niacinamide. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Plus, glycerin, collagen, and niacinamide to tighten fine lines, improve firmness, and restore hydration, so the skin looks plump and supple. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 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