B2nounhealth
US/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
UK/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
a soft oily medicine that you rub on your skin to heal it
In context
The doctor gave me an ointment for the rash.
Apply the ointment twice a day to the sore skin.
She keeps antiseptic ointment in her first aid kit.
Words that go with ointment
verb + noun
- apply ointmentApply ointment to the burn.
noun + preposition
- dab of ointmentPut a dab of ointment on the insect bite.
- ointment forThis is an ointment for insect bites.
- jar of ointmentPack a jar of ointment for the trip.
adjective + noun
- antiseptic ointmentAntiseptic ointment prevents infection.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
drink ointmentCorrect: apply ointment