: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also: any of various oils used similarly
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebSpears sprays baby oil onto the child’s back and massages it into his shoulders in one scene, and at another point the child plays with a train in a manner that suggests phallic masturbation. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Nair is a classic for a reason: this softening body hair removal cream features a baby oil blend that reveals smooth, moisturized, and hairless skin in just three minutes. Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 May 2022 Many other similar products, such as baby oil, baby powder and disposable medical supplies, are already exempt from the tax. Bryn Stole, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2022 To save time, Holderman suggests using a paper towel to apply a thin layer of baby oil to stainless-steel surfaces to remove streaks quickly.Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021 Those products would join others already exempt from the state tax, such as baby oil, baby powder and disposable medical supplies. Bryn Stole, baltimoresun.com, 18 Feb. 2022 While baby oil can loosen makeup, use a makeup remover to avoid adding too much extra oil to your skin. Laken Brooks, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021 Coconut oil or baby oil can be used as an easy at-home method to loosen eyelash glue. Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Sep. 2021 If contact with skin occurs, individuals are instructed to wash the area with soap and water or baby oil and avoid using solvents, gasoline, kerosene or diesel fuel on the skin. Julia Musto, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2021 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
baby oil
noun
: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin