Meaning & use
ointment
A smooth, greasy substance rubbed on the skin for healing or soothing purposes.
See it in a sentence
The doctor prescribed an ointment to soothe the itchy rash on his arm.
She applied ointment to the small burn on her finger before bandaging it.
A note on using this word
Ointment is thicker and greasier than a cream or lotion, and is typically used for medicinal purposes.
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