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 There are even more best-sellers at ultra-low prices to explore including a tinted lip balm for under $15 and a foundation, blush, eyeshadow, and brush kit for 69 percent off. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Its cream-to-matte formula glides on with the cushiony feel of a balm before setting into a transfer-resistant finish. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026 Possible Digestion Improvements Lemon balm is often used to help with digestive symptoms, such as bloating and gas. — Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for balm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
  1. scent
  2. fragrance
  3. aroma
  4. perfume
Noun
  • While scent cannot be experienced on screen, its mood, setting and emotion can.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Chai Épicé is certainly fitting for fall with its sexy, woodsy scent.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of scent
Noun
  • This lightweight, fragrance-free formula uses hyaluronic acid to hydrate and blurring polymers to soften the appearance of pores, helping her makeup glide on more evenly without leaving my mom’s skin feeling greasy or heavy.
    — Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Having only launched last year, this complex scent can’t quite be boxed in as a floral fragrance alone.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrance
Noun
  • The texture is great, but the lack of flavor and aroma is unforgivable.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The whisky features aromas of vanilla, honey and citrus zest blended with fresh orchard fruits.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of aroma
Noun
  • These mini bottles can fasten right onto the top of your favorite perfume nozzles for easy filling—they’re ready for travel in a few short pumps!
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • No, really—4,000-year-old perfumes were discovered in Greece back in 2007, proving as much.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfume

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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