ointment

noun

Definition of ointmentnext
as in drug
a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort You should put some ointment on that cut.

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Recent Examples of ointment Compared to creams and lotion, ointments have a higher oil content for a better sweat- and water-resistant effect. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Before mayonnaise was used as a condiment, it was initially used as an ointment. — Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026 Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal. — Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 24 July 2026 The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care. — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ointment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
  1. drug
  2. potion
  3. medication
  4. remedy
  5. prescription
  6. medicine
  7. lotion
  8. injection
Noun
  • In cell cultures, the researchers found that gamma delta T cells could kill the cancer cells when redirected by the drug.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Almost all Florida seniors will be affected as Medicare Advantage plans pare benefits and raise deductibles, while traditional Medicare sees higher Part D out-of-pocket spending caps and the elimination of $0-premium standalone drug plans.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of drug
Noun
  • So what is this love potion, about which people used to so gleefully rhapsodize?
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Just next door its sibling coffee shop serves perfect cappuccinos and seasonal matcha potions.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of potion
Noun
  • In Georgia, Wesley’s Law, championed by Laura and Larry Gay after their son’s death, required public schools to stock overdose-reversal medication such as naloxone.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Additionally, cancer survivors who are food-insecure are more likely to forgo medications and care because of cost.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of medication
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  • Unless lawmakers agree on remedies, all Social Security recipients will see a benefit cut of more than 20% in 2032.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But neither remedy has removed the need for fossil fuels and no price spike has changed the thirst for oil.
    — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • Where that exposure is real, a fix would need to be tied to the specific prescription in front of the pharmacist, not a generic message about the drug class.
    — Harshit Jain, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of prescription
Noun
  • As a result, facilities are forced to buy medicines at market prices.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Our technologies can transform medicine, education, and human prosperity.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of medicine
Noun
  • The store offers household essentials such as dish soap, hand soap and laundry detergent, along with personal care products including shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The ancient Greeks’ grooming was not limited to hair and beards; men used lotion from head to toe, often multiple times a day, and abrasive powders to brush their teeth.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Early human trials of an experimental injection called CBL-514 have shown the potential for reducing deadly visceral fat.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s approval of Hasan’s execution last Friday came days after a botched lethal-injection execution in Tennessee.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of injection

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