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

The formula also features inulin (a prebiotic humectant), arginine (an amino acid), oat extract, and soothing aloe vera to round things out and keep moisture locked in. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025

These hydrocolloid patches are made with aloe vera, vitamin A, and licorice root. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025

What’s more, it’s infused with prickly pear and aloe vera to soothe and repair skin. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025

Think of it as a nice, cool drink for dull, dry, easily irritated skin: Two of its main ingredients, green tea leaf extract and aloe vera, work together to soothe, hydrate, and ease inflammation. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 Feb. 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