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

Combinations of colorful succulents, as well as the many aloe and agave species, make reliable and low-maintenance container gardens, too. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025

The in-shower treatment is infused with aloe and jojoba to hydrate and soothe as the chemicals kick into gear, which also helps cut down on ingrowns in the process. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 May 2025

Along with its star ingredient, this cream contains aloe to soothe and hydrate your skin. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 7 May 2025

Rice amino acids, avocado oil, glycerin, aloe, keratin Size: 6 fl. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025

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

Rhymes for aloe

• beau
• beaux
• blow
• boe
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux

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