deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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This natural deodorant is a great option for sweaty workouts, Pilates, and yoga.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Their deodorant creams come in many scents and can be used anywhere on the body.
—Faye Brookman, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Proposition 36, the popular new law that voters hope could free deodorant from locked drugstore displays, is now in effect.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
No irritants: Don’t use perfumes, deodorants, or irritating chemicals on affected areas.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Their deodorant creams come in many scents and can be used anywhere on the body.
—Faye Brookman, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Proposition 36, the popular new law that voters hope could free deodorant from locked drugstore displays, is now in effect.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
No irritants: Don’t use perfumes, deodorants, or irritating chemicals on affected areas.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 14 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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