SKIP TO CONTENT

lanolin

/ˈlænlən/
IPA guide

Definitions of lanolin
  1. noun
    a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
    synonyms: wool fat, wool grease
    see moresee less
    type of:
    animal oil
    any oil obtained from animal substances
  2. noun
    an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
    see moresee less
    type of:
    cream, emollient, ointment
    toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘lanolin'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family