ointment

noun
UK: /ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
US: /ˈɔɪnt.mənt/

  1. A smooth, oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic.

    1. I put ointment on my cut.
    2. The doctor prescribed an ointment to soothe the patient's inflamed skin and promote healing.

Synonyms

salve lotion cream rub balm

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ointment" is /ˈɔɪnt.mənt/ in British English and /ˈɔɪnt.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ointment": salve, lotion, cream, rub, balm.

Example usage of "ointment": "I put ointment on my cut.". More examples on the page.