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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. 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]

  5. 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.

  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.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]

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

    noun. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin. synonyms: cream, emollient. see more. noun. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

  9. 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.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › ointmentointment | meaning of ointment in Longman Dictionary of...

    ointment meaning, definition, what is ointment: a soft cream that you rub into your skin...: Learn 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.