balm

noun

ˈbä(l)m

: a balsamic (see balsamic sense 1) resin

especially : one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae)

: an aromatic preparation (such as a healing ointment)

applied a balm to the wound

botany : any of several aromatic plants of the mint family

especially : lemon balm

: a spicy aromatic odor

… the white lilies in the garden, the herb bed near the bees—everything sent out fragrance and balm into the soft air …

Agnes S. Turnbull

: a soothing restorative agency

Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.

Jane Austen

Example Sentences

Art can be a balm to the soul. She shows that laughter is a balm for difficult times.

Recent Examples on the Web This box set includes a soy candle, lip balm, shea butter, a fizzy bath bomb, a healing stone, matches and a personalized card — all with a cool, mystic theme.

Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 This Lululemon bag is another great stylish option with several pockets that make grabbing smaller items like lip balm, credit cards, and headphones easy.

Alyssa Lapid, SELF, 9 Aug. 2022 An intensive lip balm that soothes cracked, chapped lips with ease that counts actor Karen Gillan as a fan.

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 July 2022 The final product in Rhode’s lineup is the Peptide Lip Treatment, a thick, glossy balm for plumper and softer lips.

Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 15 June 2022 The balm-to-gel formula is easy to apply with your fingers, leaving a flattering flush of color and a dewy glow in its wake.

Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com, 6 June 2022 The salon owner adds that a tight-hold mousse or the balm-like Liquid Spell from Davines on wet or dry hair will do the trick.

Amina Ayoud, Allure, 12 May 2022 The brand also offers hydrating products like mist, facial oil, body oil, lip balm, UV detection stickers and recovery products for damaged skin.

Brooklyn White, Essence, 3 May 2022 But beneath all the mess is a balm — a safe corner of TikTokers that craft each video like a FaceTime call with your best friend.

Christine Jean-baptiste, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	balms
释义	balm noun ˈbä(l)m 1 : a balsamic (see balsamic sense 1) resin especially : one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae) 2 : an aromatic preparation (such as a healing ointment) applied a balm to the wound 3 botany : any of several aromatic plants of the mint family especially : lemon balm 4 : a spicy aromatic odor … the white lilies in the garden, the herb bed near the bees—everything sent out fragrance and balm into the soft air … Agnes S. Turnbull 5 : a soothing restorative agency Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love. Jane Austen Synonyms aroma attar otto bouquet fragrance fragrancy incense perfume redolence scent spice See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Art can be a balm to the soul. She shows that laughter is a balm for difficult times. Recent Examples on the Web This box set includes a soy candle, lip balm, shea butter, a fizzy bath bomb, a healing stone, matches and a personalized card — all with a cool, mystic theme. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 This Lululemon bag is another great stylish option with several pockets that make grabbing smaller items like lip balm, credit cards, and headphones easy. Alyssa Lapid, SELF, 9 Aug. 2022 An intensive lip balm that soothes cracked, chapped lips with ease that counts actor Karen Gillan as a fan. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 July 2022 The final product in Rhode’s lineup is the Peptide Lip Treatment, a thick, glossy balm for plumper and softer lips. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 15 June 2022 The balm-to-gel formula is easy to apply with your fingers, leaving a flattering flush of color and a dewy glow in its wake. Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com, 6 June 2022 The salon owner adds that a tight-hold mousse or the balm-like Liquid Spell from Davines on wet or dry hair will do the trick. Amina Ayoud, Allure, 12 May 2022 The brand also offers hydrating products like mist, facial oil, body oil, lip balm, UV detection stickers and recovery products for damaged skin. Brooklyn White, Essence, 3 May 2022 But beneath all the mess is a balm — a safe corner of TikTokers that craft each video like a FaceTime call with your best friend. Christine Jean-baptiste, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English basme, baume, from Anglo-French, from Latin balsamum balsam First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing balm balm of Gilead lemon balm bee balm balm of Gilead lemon balm bee balm Kids Definition balm noun ˈbäm ˈbälm : a greasy substance used for healing or protecting the skin lip balm Medical Definition balm noun ˈbä(l)m, New England also ˈbȧm 1 : a balsamic resin especially : one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae) 2 : an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment) 3 : a soothing restorative agency balms noun plural of balm as in scents a sweet or pleasant smell the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance scents fragrances perfumes aromas spices fragrancies incenses attars bouquets ottos essences redolences odors Antonyms & Near Antonyms stenches stinks malodors reeks fetors
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