balm

noun

ˈbä(l)m How to pronounce balm (audio)
Definition of balmnext
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance

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Recent Examples of balm Most commonly, these TikTok videos include skincare essentials like a moisturizing lip balm and a hand cream of some kind. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Inside the main zippered compartment, there's enough room for some cash, hand sanitizer, AirPods, and a lip balm. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Much like the brand’s name suggests, the cream-balm foundation melts into the skin and provides an undetectable finish. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Lemon balm, which aids sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for balm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
  1. scent
  2. fragrance
  3. aroma
  4. perfume
Noun
  • The thoughtful reformulation modernizes the scent with a crisper citrus top note, a mossier base, and improved longevity.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The flies also spent far more time loitering outside the plume than inside it, even though nearly all their forward progress toward the source happened during those brief dips into the scent.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of scent
Noun
  • Dior’s men’s fragrance business revolves around two modern pillars—Sauvage and Homme—and the prolific Kurkdjian thinks about the two pillars as neighboring territories.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, there are twelve notes (to be specific), all handpicked by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette capturing a range of floral, fruity, and earthy.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of fragrance
Noun
  • Its distinct warm, smoky, and toasted aromas, resulting from the roasting process, offer a unique flavor profile with less bitterness.
    — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Some residents expressed concerns about pollution, the traffic congestion, the dangers of errant drivers around kids and the lingering aroma of frying food.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of aroma
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  • At high levels of perfume oil concentration, though, getting many forceful materials to sit together cleanly is what takes expertise and time.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the addition of georgywood and akigalawood, this perfume reads as fresh rather than woodsy.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of perfume

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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