ointment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/ or [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ]

Noun

Singular ointment

Plural ointments

An ointment bottle

1. An ointment is a smooth oily medicinal substance, or a cosmetic substance that you rub on your skin, usually to ease pain.

   The first aid personnel applied ointment on the injured athlete.