Ointment: meaning, definitions and examples

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ointment

[ ˈɔɪntmənt ]

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medical

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

Synonyms

balm, cream, salve

Examples of usage

She applied the ointment to her sunburn.
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the rash on my arm.

Translations

Translations of the word "ointment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pomada

🇮🇳 मरहम

🇩🇪 Salbe

🇮🇩 salep

🇺🇦 мазь

🇵🇱 maść

🇯🇵 軟膏 (nankou)

🇫🇷 pommade

🇪🇸 ungüento

🇹🇷 merhem

🇰🇷 연고 (yeongo)

🇸🇦 مرهم

🇨🇿 mast

🇸🇰 masť

🇨🇳 软膏 (ruǎngāo)

🇸🇮 mazilo

🇮🇸 smyrsli

🇰🇿 май

🇬🇪 მალამო (malamo)

🇦🇿 maz

🇲🇽 ungüento

Word origin

The word 'ointment' originated from the Latin word 'unguentum', which means 'ointment' or 'salve'. Ointments have been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions and promote healing. In ancient times, ointments were made from natural ingredients such as plant extracts, animal fats, and minerals. Today, ointments are produced using a combination of synthetic and natural ingredients to provide effective treatment for a wide range of skin ailments.