Examples of ointment in a Sentence
You should put some ointment on that cut.
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Its dense, ointment-like texture melts on contact, forming a protective seal that cushions fragile skin while locking in moisture.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The fly in the ointment is that operating expenses have grown faster than revenues, resulting in ~200 basis points of margin compression.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The fly in the ointment is likely Liverpool and their own managerial situation.
—Peter South, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Pack a small bag with bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and hand sanitizer.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The fly in the ointment is that operating expenses have grown faster than revenues, resulting in ~200 basis points of margin compression.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The fly in the ointment is likely Liverpool and their own managerial situation.
—Peter South, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Pack a small bag with bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and hand sanitizer.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ointment
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ointment. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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ointment
noun
oint·ment
ˈȯint-mənt 
: a semisolid greasy medicine for use on the skin
Medical Definition
ointment
noun
oint·ment
ˈȯint-mənt
: a salve or unguent for application to the skin
specifically
: a semisolid medicinal preparation usually having a base of fatty or greasy material
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