deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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Their range includes face creams, hair care, makeup, bronzers, bath oils, and deodorant, all crafted to support skin health naturally.
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Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That means that everything, from a hairbrush to a deodorant to sunscreen, goes into the same large compartment.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
From Old Spice deodorant—who hasn’t dated someone who’s worn it?—to a surprisingly affordable knit blanket, Holland’s picks are incredibly endearing.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
Variations: Gabrielle Chanel is available in an essence eau de parfum and parfum—along with travel sizes, a body cream, hair mist, deodorant, and body lotion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That means that everything, from a hairbrush to a deodorant to sunscreen, goes into the same large compartment.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
From Old Spice deodorant—who hasn’t dated someone who’s worn it?—to a surprisingly affordable knit blanket, Holland’s picks are incredibly endearing.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
Variations: Gabrielle Chanel is available in an essence eau de parfum and parfum—along with travel sizes, a body cream, hair mist, deodorant, and body lotion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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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
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