glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən 

variants or glycerine

: glycerol

Examples of glycerin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Soothing ingredients like green tea, centella, panthenol and glycerin are good signs, while heavy fragrance and drying alcohols are worth avoiding if your scalp is sensitive. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

Formulated specifically for redness- and acne-prone skin, it’s packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, including a soothing peptide and bisabolol, to help keep ruddiness and flare-ups in check, while glycerin hydrates skin without feeling greasy. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 10 Nov. 2026

For example, two labels may share glycerin, a humectant that helps attract water. — Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

This serum floods my nail beds with a mix of peptides, aloe, and glycerin, which keeps them super soft. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Nov. 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