: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
also : such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract

Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence

a skin cream that contains aloe vera
Recent Examples on the Web Its formula contains vitamin E, squalane, shea butter, sea fennel, and aloe vera; these ingredients keep moisture locked in for hours and provide nourishing hydration to even the toughest spots. Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024 Other ingredients, such as white tea extract, aloe vera, and avocado oil also add to the high antioxidant content of the product. Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024 These include consuming vitamin C-rich foods, cilantro, ginseng, and using aloe vera. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024 Pixi On-the-Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Stick Buy Now $18 $13 This genius moisturizing blush stick is formulated with ginseng, aloe vera, and other skin-friendly ingredients to not only give you a slight glow, but to keep your skin nourished all day long. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024 The Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner is designed for finer strands and contains aloe vera, hydrolyzed soy protein and quaternium-80 to deliver featherweight hydration. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Made with all-natural ingredients such as oatmeal, aloe vera, and chamomile, your pet's skin will be left moisturized and revitalized. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 No Skin care routine: AM: ice gel mask, aloe vera, and black soap. Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024 The formula also incorporates emu oil, aloe vera, MSM, and glucosamine. Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at very entry 2

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aloe vera was in 1766

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Cite this Entry

“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

aloe vera

noun
: an aloe plant whose leaves contain a jellylike substance that is soothing to the skin
also : such a substance or a preparation consisting mostly of such a substance

Medical Definition

aloe vera

noun
1
: a plant of the genus Aloe (A. barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
2
: an extract of the aloe vera plant
also : a preparation composed predominantly of such an extract
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