poultice

2 synonyms for poultice, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

plaster

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

cataplasm

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.

“Her grandmother swore by a mustard poultice for chest colds.”

plaster cataplasm

2. verb

To treat a wound or sore area with a poultice.

“He poulticed the bee sting with baking soda and water.”

plaster

How to use poultice

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

apply a poultice mustard poultice poultice the wound

Etymology

From Latin pultes, "porridge" — the same root as the word "pulse" (as in edible legumes).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “poultice” mean?

The word “poultice” means a soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it. In plain terms, a warm, mushy dressing you press onto a sore spot to draw out pain or infection.

How do you pronounce “poultice”?

“Poultice” is pronounced POHL-tihs (/ˈpoʊltɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “poultice” in a sentence?

Here is “poultice” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother swore by a mustard poultice for chest colds.”

What is another word for “poultice”?

Words with a similar meaning to “poultice” include cataplasm.

What part of speech is “poultice”?

Depending on how it is used, “poultice” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “poultice” come from?

The word “poultice” comes from Latin. From Latin pultes, "porridge" — the same root as the word "pulse" (as in edible legumes).

How many meanings does “poultice” have?

“Poultice” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.

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