deodorant

noun

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈō-də-rənt 

: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors

deodorant adjective

Examples of deodorant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unilever has acquired British sustainable deodorant brand Wild for an undisclosed sum. —Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

Much like bath towels, bathrobes harbor dead skin, buildup from products such as lotion and deodorant, and bacteria that thrive on moisture. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025

Curiel asked that members of the church and their friends donate the items which also included tissue packs, socks, travel-size lotion and deodorant, alcohol-free hand sanitizer, wet wipes, ibuprofen and applesauce packets. —David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

The commercial may have been more challenging than the movie, suggests Ryan, who did ads for Burger King and deodorant in a different era. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deodorant

• odorant

Kids Definition

deodorant

noun

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt 

: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors

deodorant adjective

Medical Definition

deodorant

1 of 2 adjective

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt 

: destroying or masking offensive odors

deodorant

2 of 2 noun

: any of various preparations or solutions (as a soap or disinfectant) that destroy or mask unpleasant odors

especially : a cosmetic that neutralizes perspiration odors