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BNC: 20024 COCA: 14452

balm

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
balm /ˈbɑːm/ noun
plural balms
balm
/ˈbɑːm/
noun
plural balms
Learner's definition of BALM
[count, noncount] : an oily substance that has a pleasant smell and that is used for healing, smoothing, or protecting the skin护肤膏;润滑膏
[singular] : something that gives comfort or support慰藉(物)
BNC: 20024 COCA: 14452
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

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of balm was in the 13th century
BNC: 20024 COCA: 14452

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