vaseline
word
Definition
A brand name for a type of petroleum jelly, often used as a moisturizer to protect skin, heal minor cuts, or prevent dryness.
Usage & Nuances
'Vaseline' is often used to mean any petroleum jelly, even if not the brand. Common uses: for dry skin, lips, minor burns. Not for internal use or deep wounds. In the U.S. and U.K., it's a household staple. Don't confuse with similar-looking creams.
Spanish: vaselinaPortuguese (BR): vaselinaPortuguese (PT): vaselinaChinese (Simplified): 凡士林Chinese (Traditional): 凡士林Hindi: वैसलीनArabic: فازلينBengali: ভ্যাসেলিন - পেট্রোলিয়াম জেলিRussian: вазелинJapanese: ワセリンVietnamese: vaseline - sáp dầu (thuốc mỡ petroleum)Korean: 바세린Turkish: vazelinUrdu: ویسلین - پیٹرولیم جیلیIndonesian: vaseline - petroleum jelly
Example Sentences
Put Vaseline on your lips if they are dry.
basic
My mom uses Vaseline for her hands in winter.
basic
He put Vaseline on a small cut to protect it.
basic
There's always a jar of Vaseline in our bathroom cabinet.
natural
When I get new shoes, I rub a little Vaseline on the back to avoid blisters.
natural
"Could you pass me the Vaseline? My hands are really chapped."
natural