aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams

also : such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract

Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence

a skin cream that contains aloe vera

Recent Examples on the Web

Home remedies like peppermint tea, aloe vera gel, garlic, salt water rinses, and tea tree oil can provide temporary relief. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2024

It’s made with sweet almond oil to hydrate hair, plus moisturizing aloe vera and glycerin. —Sarah Felbin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2024

In addition to medications, natural remedies such as ginger, chamomile tea, and aloe vera juice can help soothe the stomach. —Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024

Keep an eye out for humectants like glycerin or aloe vera, which draw moisture into the hair, keeping your curls hydrated and bouncy. —Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at very entry 2

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: an aloe plant whose leaves contain a jellylike substance that is soothing to the skin

also : such a substance or a preparation consisting mostly of such a substance

Medical Definition

aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

1

: a plant of the genus Aloe (A. barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams

2

: an extract of the aloe vera plant

also : a preparation composed predominantly of such an extract