How to Use balsam in a Sentence

balsam

noun

• A touch of oud moves into the base and pairs with Peruvian balsam and spice.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• But what’s going up is a huge concern — birch and balsam.
  — Brooks Johnson, Twin Cities, 3 July 2019
• The predictable fragrance notes in Tru Western are fir balsam and green fir.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• There’s also a chance to spot balsam trees, air plants, and even parrots and bats in the surrounding forests.
  — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
• On Tuesday afternoon, in the wake of the snowstorm, their stock of frasers and balsams was mostly picked over.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2019
• The trees available include balsam, Douglas, Frazier firs and Scotch pines and range in height 6 to 12 feet.
  — Alicia Fabbre, chicagotribune.com, 20 Nov. 2021
• That cool air, the balsam smell, the gray jays, and a feeling both of self-reliance and camaraderie with my peers and mentors had me.
  — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2022
• Over time, these give way to the middle notes of sage, fir balsam, nutmeg, and geranium.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022
• There isn't just one type of Christmas tree; there are balsams and pines and firs and the like, and every region has its own preference.
  — Aj Willingham, CNN, 2 Dec. 2019
• Creamy, warm, and inviting Tolu leads you towards its namesake balsam via top notes of juniper berry, clary sage, and Muguet.
  — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
• The Frosted Balsam candle has notes of balsam, spruce and holly, and features three wicks.
  — Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, 26 Dec. 2019
• The forest is thick with undisturbed birch, aspen, basswood, balsam and spruce.
  — Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune, 10 July 2021
• One merry year, my mother (her daughter-in-law) claimed a bargain balsam as well.
  — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 23 Dec. 2017
• Ginger 1974 is a spicy, sassy blend, featuring ginger, fir balsam, suede and white musk.
  — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
• There’s also a trendy pink-gray combo, as well as a balsam green set that will add a fresh pop to any suitcase, duffel bag, or backpack.
  — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
• There are tons of deals on cozy home essentials like this $25 sherpa and fleece throw blanket and a balsam and cedar Yankee candle that's 40% off.
  — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2021
• Fill your home with wintery magic, with this balsam and cedar Yankee Candle.
  — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2021
• The candle emanates with the scents of a cozy holiday fire (think: balsam, clove, amber, and sandalwood).
  — Joni Sweet, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
• The candle — with notes of Fraser fir, balsam, juniper, and hemp — is ideal for bringing the outdoors into any space, large or small.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
• Centered on a red tea note, the scent—which also combines maté, amber, and Gurjum balsam—is as cozy and inviting as a good cup of rooibos.
  — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2020
• Firs such as Canaan, balsam, noble and concolor retain their needles the longest and make great cut trees.
  — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2022
• The candle features the perfect wintry scent combination of balsam and cedar, and comes with a wood lid that has an adorable snow globe attached.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
• Back in Stockholm that fall, Säve-Söderbergh slowly worked the bones free of the hard sandstone, painting them with alchohol and balsam to reveal the sutures between the bones.
  — Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2012
• Weeds that need attention: Butter and eggs, balsam or poor man’s orchid.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 25 July 2019
• Other notes include Lebanese Neroli and Italian Mandarin, as well as amber and balsam tones of myrrh and benzoin and vanilla and musk notes.
  — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
• Pink pepper and sage balsam soy-paraffin blend candle, $88.
  — Kara Nelson | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 13 Oct. 2020
• Meanwhile, peccaries dabbed their snouts and rubbed up on one another top to tail, appearing to share the tree’s balsam.
  — Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 3 May 2022
• That earthy patchouli is lightened with lavender, grounded by balsam and steadied with tonka.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2021
• Harsh chemicals such as fragrance mix, balsam of Peru, parabens, or propylene glycol: These can further exacerbate skin issues.
  — Daley Quinn, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
• Shop traditional autumn scents like pumpkin snickerdoodle and maple, refreshing scents like balsam and fruity mimosa, and unscented tapered and tea candles while prices start at just $7.
  — Monica Bell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024