baby oil

noun

: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also : any of various oils used similarly

Examples of baby oil in a Sentence

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The baby oil!), the most spectacular outfits were reserved for Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica, whose goddess-like gowns and extraterrestrial couture—and elaborate hairstyles—make for some of the film’s most visually striking moments. Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025 If the slow cooker has a stainless-steel finish showing some streaks, rub a small amount of baby oil into the surface with a microfiber cloth to remove smudges and polish the stainless steel. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025 The comedian also touched on the federal raid of Diddy’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles in March 2024, where agents reportedly seized more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant as evidence. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2025 As Abbott’s staff quickly finds out, the gang is there to fulfill 100 hours of community service for dumping 100 gallons of baby oil, 500 Paddy’s Pub T-shirts, and a Cybertruck in the Schuylkill River. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby oil

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby oil was in 1950

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“Baby oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20oil. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

baby oil

noun
: a usually pleasant-smelling oil used especially to add moisture to and clean the skin

Medical Definition

baby oil

noun
: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also : any of various oils used similarly
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