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balm

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/baɫˈsɐmu/bál·sa·mo

Definition

1

An aromatic, oily or resinous substance, usually of plant origin, used for perfume, soothing the skin, or treating minor irritations.

Usage examples

“She applied a lip balm to her chapped lips.”
“His kind words were a balm to her troubled mind.”

Idiomatic expressions

  • a balm for the soul (something that deeply comforts)