aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈa-(ˌ)lō 

1

aloes plural : agarwood

2

a

: any of a large genus (Aloe) of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers

b

: the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative

—usually used in plural but singular in construction

c

: aloe vera

Examples of aloe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Resorts in tropical locales may use fresh, local ingredients like coconut or aloe, while desert retreats often incorporate grounding elements like clay or essential oils. —Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025

Once absorbed by the skin, the remaining mud is rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower, and afterward skin is soothed with an aloe gel mask. —Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

How to Use Aloe Vera In Your Arrangements Krishna first takes a section of an aloe leaf and sizes it to fit perfectly inside her container. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024

This moisturizing serum is packed with ingredients like antibacterial aloe and nourishing sunflower seed oil that can support overall scalp health and rehydrate split ends. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin, dried juice of aloe leaves, from Greek aloē

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aloe

• aloe vera

Kids Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-ō 

1

: any of a large genus of chiefly southern African plants related to lilies and having spikes of often showy flowers

2

: the dried bitter juice of the leaves of an aloe used especially formerly as a strong laxative and tonic

—usually used in plural

3

: aloe vera

Medical Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-(ˌ)ō 

1

capitalized : a large genus of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers

2

: a plant of the genus Aloe

3

: the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative and tonic

—usually used in plural but singular in construction

4

: aloe vera sense 2