Ointment (noun)

A smooth and oily preparation, usually containing medicinal or cosmetic ingredients, that is applied to the skin for healing or protection.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word 'ointement', which means 'a substance used for rubbing or anointing'. this noun is often used to describe a smooth and oily preparation, usually containing medicinal or cosmetic ingredients, that is applied to the skin for healing or protection.

Examples:

1. The doctor prescribed an ointment for the patient's skin rash.
2. The athlete applied an ointment to soothe his sore muscles.
3. The woman used an ointment to moisturize her dry skin.
4. The baby's diaper rash was treated with an ointment.
5. The hiker applied an ointment to protect his sunburned skin.