aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams

also : such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract

Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence

a skin cream that contains aloe vera

Recent Examples on the Web

That leaves hair less prone to frizz—as does the blend of aloe vera, green tea, and panthenol. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026

Compact and quietly functional, aloe vera offers both aesthetic restraint and practical value. —Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026

Hydrating glycerin and aloe vera deeply nourish, while moisturizing meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba seed oil, and panthenol restore shine. —Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026

Rose hip, orange peel, and aloe vera to nourish and rehydrate the skin. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at very entry 2

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aloe vera

• antisera
• cladocera
• hemiptera
• homoptera
• lonicera
• neuroptera
• oenothera
• orthoptera
• phylloxera
• primavera
• spodoptera
• subgenera

Kids Definition

aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

: an aloe plant whose leaves contain a jellylike substance that is soothing to the skin

also : such a substance or a preparation consisting mostly of such a substance

Medical Definition

aloe vera

noun

-ˈver-ə  -ˈvir- 

1

: a plant of the genus Aloe (A. barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams

2

: an extract of the aloe vera plant

also : a preparation composed predominantly of such an extract