Ointment Definition & Meaning
ointment
- noun
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
"Ointment" in song lyrics
See how ointment is used in real songs:
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"Busting nuts like a playa, Ronnie sooths like an ointment"
Ant Banks f/ Bad N-Fluenz — Pimp Style Gangstas -
"Cuz they love jerkin me off the ointment"
The Beatnuts f/ Willie Stubz, Swinger — Muchachacha -
"The high appointed, style anointed with ill delivery ointment"
Benefit — So Sick
Words that rhyme with ointment
Usage tips for "ointment"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ointment mean?
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
- What part of speech is ointment?
- Ointment is a noun.
- How many definitions does ointment have?
- Ointment has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).