1. Plural of benzoin; aromatic resinous substances obtained from certain tropical trees, used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple types or batches; Also called gum benzoin or benzoin resin
2. In chemistry, organic compounds derived from benzoin or containing a benzoin structure; used in synthesis and pharmaceutical applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The perfumer blended several benzoins to create a warm, spicy fragrance.
• Benzoins have been used in incense for centuries across Asia and the Middle East.
• The shop sold different grades of benzoins imported from Indonesia and Sumatra.
• In traditional medicine, benzoins were valued for their soothing properties.
• The chemist synthesized new benzoins for use in pharmaceutical research.