balm

noun

ˈbä(l)m How to pronounce balm (audio)
Definition of balmnext
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance

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Recent Examples of balm Remedy that immediately with this dreamy and mega-hydrating lip balm made with peppermint, rosehip, and castor oil. — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 The drawers are ideal for holding creams, moisturizers, and balms, while the middle tier is designed with smaller products—like blush, 1-ounce serums, foundation, and eye shadow in mind. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025 Woods concluded that the DNA in the lip balm tub excluded 99.4% of the world’s male population but could include Clark. — Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025 That includes a short spa workshop that teaches guests how to create a pain-relieving balm. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balm
  1. scent
  2. fragrance
  3. aroma
  4. perfume
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  • In addition to the clothes, the space will also offer art by Ferney and Curtis Kulig, exclusive scents by Costa Brazil and Cerato, vintage watches by Alan Bedwell of Foundwell, and lamps and ceramics from Steffany Trần of Vyvoi as well as rare books, collectible records and other special objects.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Its most popular scent, The Mandala, has top notes of green mango and bergamot.
    — Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of scent
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  • Two of France’s most iconic brands, Guerlain and Hennessy, have teamed up to release a new edition of the classic men’s fragrance Habit Rouge to mark the 60th anniversary of its inception.
    — Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The fragrance is sweet yet refined, never cloying or childish.
    — Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of fragrance
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  • These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of aroma
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  • Everything was for sale, from the niche perfumes of Troye Sivan’s Tsu Lange Yor, to the red Chirac Sofa by Paulin Paulin Paulin X Christo & Jeanne-Claude X Parley for the Oceans, shown in an all-red room.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
  • As the season of renewal, spring naturally invites us to refresh our beauty routines — and that includes the perfumes in our regular rotation.
    — Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of perfume

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