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    oint·ment
    /ˈoin(t)m(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. a smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic: "he rubbed some ointment on his leg"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOINTMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    OINTMENT definition: 1. a thick substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on the skin where it is sore or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ointmentOintment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of OINTMENT is a salve or unguent for application to the skin. How to use ointment in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ointmentOINTMENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent. Synonyms: nard, balm, salve. ointment. / ˈɔɪntmənt / noun. a fatty or oily medicated formulation applied to the skin to heal or protect. a similar substance used as a cosmetic.

  5. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › ointmentOintment | definition of ointment by Medical dictionary

    oint·ment. (oynt'mĕnt) A semisolid preparation usually containing medicinal substances and intended for external application. Synonym (s): salve, unguent. [O. Fr. oignement; L. unguo, pp. unctus, to smear]

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOINTMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    OINTMENT meaning: 1. a thick substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on the skin where it is sore or…. Learn more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ointmentOintment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Ointment is an oily kind of cream that you use to soothe or heal your skin. You might want to apply a bit of ointment to that festering flesh wound on your forehead. Just saying.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOINTMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An ointment is a smooth fatty or oily substance that is put on skin to protect it or help it heal. A range of ointments and creams is available for the direct treatment of eczema on the skin. Rub the ointment into affected areas on the skin, but avoid open wounds.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › ointmentOintment - definition of ointment by The Free Dictionary

    1. (Pharmacology) a fatty or oily medicated formulation applied to the skin to heal or protect. 2. (Pharmacology) a similar substance used as a cosmetic. [C14: from Old French oignement, from Latin unguentum unguent]

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishointment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of ointment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of ointment – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    OINTMENT definition: a smooth, thick substance that is used on painful or damaged skin. Learn more.