Serum

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪrəm/

Definitions of serum

noun any watery animal fluid

Example Sentences

A1 She applied a serum to her face to make her skin softer.

A2 The serum helped to reduce the appearance of fine lines on her forehead.

B1 The dermatologist recommended using a serum with vitamin C for brightening skin.

B2 After using the serum for a few weeks, her complexion looked more radiant and even.

C1 The anti-aging serum contained peptides and hyaluronic acid for maximum hydration and firmness.

C2 She swore by the expensive serum for keeping her skin youthful and glowing.

Examples of serum in a Sentence

formal The dermatologist recommended using a serum to improve the overall texture of my skin.

informal I love using that serum because it makes my skin feel so smooth.

slang Have you tried that new serum? It's like magic for your face.

figurative His words acted as a serum, healing the wounds of her broken heart.

Grammatical Forms of serum

• past tense: serumed
• plural: serums
• comparative: more serum
• superlative: most serum
• present tense: serums
• future tense: will serum
• perfect tense: have serumed
• continuous tense: is seruming
• singular: serum
• positive degree: serum
• infinitive: to serum
• gerund: seruming
• participle: serumed

Origin and Evolution of serum

First Known Use: 1656 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'serum' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'serum' meaning whey or whey-like fluid.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the clear liquid portion of blood or other bodily fluids, the term 'serum' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings in the fields of medicine, biology, and skincare.