aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: 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

Lighter than lotion but just as hydrating, this silky serum taps avocado butter and shea butter to soften hands soft along with aloe vera and cactus flower to calm irritation. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025

The natural ingredients, like biotin and aloe vera, are gentle enough for sensitive skin, and there are no harsh chemicals. —Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025

This lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer is packed with vitamin E, squalane, shea butter, sea fennel, and aloe vera, leaving skin soft, supple, and hydrated from morning to night. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

This mask comes in a variety of lovely colors, perfect to suit any style, and is constructed with 100-percent mulberry silk that’s treated with soothing, skin-loving aloe vera. —Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025

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

Rhymes for aloe vera

• antisera
• cladocera
• hemiptera
• homoptera
• lonicera
• neuroptera
• oenothera
• orthoptera
• phylloxera
• primavera
• spodoptera
• subgenera

Kids Definition

aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: 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

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

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