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 From mountain retreats to waterfront havens, these beautiful spots are a balm for your physical and mental health. — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 My hair has a natural loose wave, and this styling balm defines it while making my hair look smooth and feel soft. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Leave-in conditioners, coat oils, paw balms, deodorizing mists and designer dog perfume all compete for space. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Fel Beauty launched in January with its original Kissylips tinted balms. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balm
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  1. scent
  2. fragrance
  3. aroma
  4. perfume
Noun
  • These aren’t leather scents (new cars, edgy jackets, saddles), which have been done since 1781, when The House of Creed first made Royal English Leather for King George III.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With consistent use, our top picks also helped improve the appearance of discoloration, bumps, and uneven tone, while offering a pleasant scent and comfortable wear.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of scent
Noun
  • For years now, hotels have been spending more and more on signature fragrances to woo and hook guests.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • My mom used to own a boutique in Paris many years ago, which carried a fragrance called Reminiscence.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrance
Noun
  • Our wine ages for a full year in French oak, where the wood’s precise porosity allows just the right exchange with oxygen — softening the wine, concentrating its aromas and flavours, building complexity no machine can replicate.
    — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The aroma is complemented by hints of bergamot, sage, neroli, and musk, too.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of aroma
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  • Cheerful images of daisies and sunflowers, culled from hardware store seed packets and perfume advertisements, sit alongside micrographs of cells and other elements invisible to the naked eye.
    — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Scent Beauty, which is behind Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Tooth fragrance line and Megan Moroney’s recent perfume venture, has tapped Yoana Land as chief financial officer.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfume

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“Balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balm. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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