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 court then saw pictures with stacks and stacks of boxes of Astroglide as well as dozens of bottles of baby oil stashed in drawers. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 June 2025 Lamon said agents seized 200 bottles of baby oil and 900 bottles of AstroGlide lubricant from Sean Combs' LA home during a search in March 2024. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 June 2025 In a hallway closet near the primary bedroom, federal agents found 25 bottles of baby oil and 31 bottles of Astroglide lubricant. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 The room would be decorated with red lights, and bedsheets and blankets would cover everything due to the excessive use of baby oil, Jane said. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 June 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 20 Jun. 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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