cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

1

: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils

2

: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick

cologned

kə-ˈlōnd 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

What's Included: Filled with 25 gifts, the calendar is stocked with colognes, candles, body and hand washes, and lotions. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024

While vitamin C serums aren’t, in general, known for their pleasant scents, this one has a fresh and bright smell that reminds me of a high-end aquatic cologne. —Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024

And for more options, check out our list of best men’s colognes. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024

Kurkdjian, envisioning a shirtless man emerging from the ocean, softened the formula of a classic fougère—an herbaceous composition common to men’s colognes—with sultry hints of vanilla. —Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Cologne, Germany

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cologne

• eau de cologne

Kids Definition

cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

: 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 

variants or German Köln

ˈkœln 

city on the Rhine River in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany population 1,005,775