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

Some of our teen boys’ favorite skincare products and colognes, like Proactiv acne treatment and the popular Versace Eros cologne, don't surprise us. —Terri Peters, Parents, 20 Jan. 2025

While many of the best winter colognes use classic, masculine ingredients—leather, musk, tobacco—we’re making a case for something a little spicier. —Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025

Dior Sauvage cologne for men The Calabrian Bergamot scent of Dior Sauvage will send your senses into a trance. —Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024

Fragrance oils might not have the same recognition as traditional spray colognes. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025

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