glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən How to pronounce glycerin (audio)
variants or glycerine
: glycerol

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The formula also features hydrating glycerin and vitamin E to help each shade glide across lids without tugging. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 Look for ingredients like glycerin, cocoa or shea butter, hyaluronic acid and squalane. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2026 The formulation is also hydrating, thanks to an infusion of hyaluronic acid and glycerin. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 The best ones featured skin-perfecting ingredients like retinol, ceramides, glycerin, niacinamide, peptides, collagen, and caffeine to smooth and firm skin. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin

Word History

Etymology

French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glycerin was in 1830

Rhymes for glycerin

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glycerin
glycerinate
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“Glycerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerin. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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Kids Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine
ˈglis-(ə-)rən How to pronounce glycerin (audio)
: glycerol

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine
ˈglis-(ə-)rən How to pronounce glycerin (audio)
: glycerol

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