balm
noun
any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value, exuding from certain plants, especially tropical trees of the genus Commiphora.
balms
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pluralof balm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Moisturizers, foundations, concealers, powders and lip balms have increasingly been marketed with additional sun protection in the past couple of years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The research, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, analyzed 35 samples of balms and bandages from 19 mummies.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Now, nearly a decade and many petitions later, the prodigal wrap returns to the United States with the kind of quiet fanfare usually reserved for cult-favorite lip balms or discontinued sodas.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025
As a result, pharaohs and members of the nobility were adorned with oils, waxes and balms during the mummification process.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
In my new profession I am like a confessor, for I listen as the nuns reveal their ailments, and I prescribe balms, tonics, and poultices.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
