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

Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, mastic, Persian silk tree bark extract, aloe leaf juice Finish: Natural Coverage: Medium Shades: 20 Size: 0.16 oz. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025

The Pink Cadillac, an aged rum with aloe liqueur, pink peppercorn hibiscus syrup, lime juice, and guava soda, was inspired by a moment when Elvis Presley’s manager forgot to pay a tab and, instead, tipped a waitress with a pink Cadillac. —Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025

Kaolin clay, which is found in this mask, is considered gentle and suitable for dry skin types, according to Dr. Camp, and this pick also contains a blend of aloe and chamomile to soothe and help reduce redness. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025

Salicylic acid treats current breakouts and prevents future ones while aloe soothes and hydrates, and biodegradable exfoliating beads smooth skin. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 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