Examples of ointment in a Sentence
You should put some ointment on that cut.
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Topical ointments might also be helpful but if the problem persists or gets worse, anal sacculectomy or removal may need to be considered.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
The fly in the deep sea ointment is powering the gliders.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
In the selfies, King gives a close-up look at the blisters on her chin and neck, plus a snap of her injuries covered in ointment.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Topical creams, lotions, ointments, and foams are applied directly to the skin.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
The fly in the deep sea ointment is powering the gliders.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
In the selfies, King gives a close-up look at the blisters on her chin and neck, plus a snap of her injuries covered in ointment.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Topical creams, lotions, ointments, and foams are applied directly to the skin.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ointment. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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ointment
noun
oint·ment
ˈȯint-mənt 
: a semisolid greasy medicine for use on the skin
Medical Definition
ointment
noun
oint·ment
ˈȯint-mənt
: a salve or unguent for application to the skin
specifically
: a semisolid medicinal preparation usually having a base of fatty or greasy material
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