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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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 Such is the distance that retail brands want to keep from disgraced rapper P. Diddy, that when his lawyer recently proffered that the large stock of baby oil discovered at his home might be a bulk buy from Costco, the retailer straightened the record out at record speed. Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The indictment accuses Combs’ associates of helping to facilitate these incidents by arranging travel, booking hotel rooms and stocking them with items, including drugs, baby oil, lubricant, and extra linens. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for baby oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby oil was in 1950

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“Baby oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20oil. Accessed 27 Nov. 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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