eyeointment

noun

UK /ˈaɪ ˌɔɪntmənt/

US /ˈaɪ ˌɔɪntmənt/

A soft medicine you put on your eye to help it get better.

The doctor gave me an eyeointment to use twice a day.

SYNONYMS

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RELATED WORDS

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. A greasy or thick substance applied around the eye area for soothing or cosmetic purposes.

She dabbed a soothing eyeointment under her eyes before bed.

3. A protective layer or coating used in veterinary care for animals' eyes.

The vet applied an eyeointment to the horse's irritated eye.

4. Any topical preparation marketed for eye-area skincare, often containing moisturizers.

This eyeointment claims to reduce puffiness in the morning.