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baby oil
noun
: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also
: any of various oils used similarly
Examples of baby oil in a Sentence
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While raiding Combs' Los Angeles and Miami homes in March, prosecutors found supplies including drugs and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
About one thousand bottles of baby oil and personal lubricant were seized as part of a search in the investigation.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors have alleged Combs led a complicated scheme that would have required multiple people to not only know about the behavior but also be involved in recruiting victims, preparing hotel rooms with baby oil, drugs and extra linens for the freak-offs, and cleaning up afterward.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Williams displayed graphics that showed off confiscated unmarked AR-15s, ammunition, and an ungodly amount of baby oil and lubricant.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
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“Baby oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20oil. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
baby oil
noun
: a usually pleasant-smelling oil used especially to add moisture to and clean the skin
Medical Definition
baby oil
noun
: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also
: any of various oils used similarly
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