cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn How to pronounce cologne (audio)
1
: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils
2
: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick
cologned adjective

Examples of cologne in a Sentence

She put on some cologne and combed her hair. a TV commercial for men's cologne TV commercials for men's colognes.
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Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, cologne and my jewelry. Demarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Customers must be at least 21-years-old to purchase the dive-bar scented cologne. Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 The woody, spicy cologne is perfect for the winter months, with notes of leather, tobacco, rum and vetiver. Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024 Some colognes may contain chemicals like phthalates and parabens that could be associated with reproductive health issues, though the study noted that more research is needed. Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cologne 

Word History

Etymology

Cologne, Germany

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cologne was in 1832

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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

cologne

noun
co·​logne kə-ˈlōn How to pronounce cologne (audio)
: a liquid similar to perfume but not as strongly scented or as long-lasting
Etymology

named for Cologne, city in Germany where it was first made

Geographical Definition

Cologne

geographical name

Co·​logne kə-ˈlōn How to pronounce Cologne (audio)
variants or German Köln
city on the Rhine River in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany population 1,005,775

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