Balm - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|bɑːm|
Brit.
|bɑːm|
noun
- any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation (syn: ointment, salve, unction, unguent)
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation (syn: ointment, salve, unction, unguent)
Extra examples
Art can be a balm to the soul.
She shows that laughter is a balm for difficult times.
The song is balm to the soul.
The murmur of the water provides balm for taut nerves.
A drive through the countryside is balm for a weary soul.
...she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook...
Word forms
noun
singular: balm
plural: balms
singular: balm
plural: balms
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