Balsam

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Definitions of balsam

noun a fragrant resin obtained from certain trees and used in perfumes and medicine

Example Sentences

A1 I like the smell of balsam in the forest.

A2 She used balsam to soothe her sunburned skin.

B1 The balsam tree is known for its healing properties.

B2 The balsam fir is commonly used in Christmas decorations.

C1 The balsam of Peru is used in the manufacturing of perfumes and cosmetics.

C2 The balsam poplar tree is native to North America and Europe.

Examples of balsam in a Sentence

formal The balsam tree is known for its fragrant resin used in perfumes and medicinal ointments.

informal I love the smell of balsam in the air during the holiday season.

slang Let's grab some balsam-scented candles to make the house smell nice.

figurative Her words were like a soothing balsam to his wounded pride.

Grammatical Forms of balsam

• past tense: balsamed
• plural: balsams
• comparative: more balsamic
• superlative: most balsamic
• present tense: balsams
• future tense: will balsam
• perfect tense: have balsamed
• continuous tense: is balsaming
• singular: balsam
• positive degree: balsam
• infinitive: to balsam
• gerund: balsaming
• participle: balsaming

Origin and Evolution of balsam

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'balsam' originated from the Latin word 'balsamum' which was derived from the Greek word 'balsamon'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a fragrant resinous substance with healing properties, the word 'balsam' has evolved to also describe a type of tree and its fragrant resin, as well as products derived from it such as balsamic vinegar.