English language

How to pronounce vaseline in English?

Toggle Transcript
Type Words
Type of mineral jelly, petrolatum, petroleum jelly

Examples of vaseline

vaseline
It does him no credit to admit he checked Laxman's bat for traces of vaseline.
From the guardian.co.uk
Vaseline forms a barrier, but it actually withdraws moisture from the skin.
From the independent.co.uk
Vaseline have launched their first limited edition Lip Therapy flavour, Creme Brulee.
From the expressandstar.com
These insurance companies are more slippery than snakes on black ice covered in vaseline.
From the independent.co.uk
Glass was made in colors ranging from deep amethyst to vaseline to red.
From the dispatch.com
Vaseline is the best moisturiser there is, so good for her if it's true.
From the guardian.co.uk
Vaseline-looking frosting gel will be colored blue for the fountain.
From the omaha.com
Also rub your feet in vaseline before you go out to avoid blisters.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
So there I was, trying to grab the ball, the mascot, and the vaseline to stop my cut bleeding.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • A trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
  • The Vaselines are an indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in 1986, the band was originally a duo between its songwriters Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, but later added James Seenan and Eugene's brother Charlie Kelly on bass and drums respectively from the band Secession. ...
  • Petroleum jelly (now sold by Unilever) under the trade name Vaseline; Any petroleum jelly or similar lubricant; A greenish-yellow coloured glass, or the colouring used in the manufacture of this glass; To lubricate with vaseline
  • (Vaselines) The -original performer of "Molly's Lips", "Son of a Gun" and "Jesus Don't Want Me For a Sunbeam", all songs that Nirvana covered.
  • A yellowish translucent substance, almost odorless and tasteless, obtained as a residue in the purification of crude petroleum, and consisting essentially of a mixture of several of the higher members of the paraffin series. It is used as an unguent, and for various purposes in the arts.
  • Glass beads of a color and translucency recalling the vaseline hair-dress fashionable circa 1920