ointment

UK /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ US /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/

noun 2

Definitions

noun

A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for the wound.

She applied a soothing herbal ointment to her dry skin.

A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.

Collocations

(noun.)

QUANT

tube

VERB + OINTMENT

apply, put on, rub on

The doctor applied a healing ointment to the burn wound on her arm.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form

noun — semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applie

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

fly in the ointment

Something (especially a minor thing) which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant; a nuisance or problem; a disagreeable or unpleasant detail.

And yet, in truth, he was not then a child of God. His pride and uncharitableness, were flies in the ointment.

Example Bank

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for the wound.

Wiktionary

She applied a soothing herbal ointment to her dry skin.

Wiktionary

It's a good paying job, but the fly in the ointment is that I'll have to spend a lot of time traveling.

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That place's food is great, and their prices are good, but the fly in the ointment is their terrible location.

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I need a rash ointment.

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I need anti-itch ointment.

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