baby oil

noun

: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also : any of various oils used similarly

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While raiding Combs' Los Angeles and Miami homes in March, prosecutors found supplies including drugs and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant. Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 3 June 2025 The jury also saw photos of boxes filled with bottles of baby oil and Astroglide lubricant in a closet in the home. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 May 2025 Among them: Multiple bottles of baby oil and lubricant; a container of anti-anxiety medication clonazepam, prescribed to Combs’ alias, Frank Black, from a Walgreens in Miami; and two baggies of substances that tested positive for MDMA and ketamine. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025 The topic stems from a fall 2024 federal raid of Diddy’s home, where officers seized AR-15s, documents, and 1,000 bottles of baby oil. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby oil

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby oil was in 1950

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“Baby oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20oil. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

baby oil

noun
: a usually pleasant-smelling oil used especially to add moisture to and clean the skin

Medical Definition

baby oil

noun
: a usually fragrant mineral oil that is used especially to moisturize and cleanse the skin
also : any of various oils used similarly
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