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- Dictionaryointment/ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic: "he rubbed some ointment on his leg"
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OINTMENT definition: 1. a thick substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on the skin where it is sore or…. Learn more.
noun. oint· ment ˈȯint-mənt. Synonyms of ointment. : a salve or unguent for application to the skin. Examples of ointment in a Sentence. You should put some ointment on that cut.
OINTMENT meaning: 1. a thick substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on the skin where it is sore or…. Learn more.
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. Ointment is viscous — in other words, it's somewhere between a solid and a liquid, with a slippery, oily texture.
Ointment definition: a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent.. See examples of OINTMENT used in a sentence.
n. 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]
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.
Definition of ointment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ointment meaning, definition, what is ointment: a soft cream that you rub into your skin...: Learn more.
OINTMENT definition: a smooth, thick substance that is used on painful or damaged skin. Learn more.
