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

Well People Bio Bronzing Priming Serum Buy Now for $25 This silky formula, which has hydrating aloe vera and nourishing jojoba oil, helps makeup last longer and can also be worn on its own for a glowy boost. —Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024

To include aloe vera in your hair care routine, mix it with a carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil and massage it into the scalp. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2024

If stung, there's not much to do besides waiting for the itching and swelling to subside, though removing a stinger, if present, and applying aloe vera can help. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024

Key ingredients in the Best of Beauty winner include soothing aloe vera, moisturizing glycerin, and antioxidant-rich camellia sinensis leaf extract (a.k.a. green tea). —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024

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

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