Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Balm.
How to pronounce balm:
US
Balm - as a noun
Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
balsam10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ointment10salve8unction9unguent8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curative13cure6remedy12therapeutic18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Balm - as a verb
To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
To soothe; to mitigate.
Example Sentences
"I applied a balm to soothe my sunburned skin."
"She always carries a lip balm in her purse."
"The herbal balm helped alleviate my headache."
"The balm had a pleasant scent of lavender."
"He used a healing balm to treat his cracked hands."
Word Game Points
Is BALM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, balm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BALM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BALM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, balm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBALM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BALM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, balm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBALM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
