jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

variants or less commonly jessamine

ˈje-smən,

ˈje-sə-mən 

1

a

: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers

especially : a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes

b

: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers

especially : yellow jessamine

2

: a light yellow

Illustration of jasmine

• jasmine 1a

Examples of jasmine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just like the original fragrance it’s based on, this oil features an aromatic mix of juicy grapefruit, apple-like quince, and soft, powdery florals (jasmine and rose, to be exact) all balanced with a musky base. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025

This has a lovely combo of Brazilian jasmine, pink dragonfruit, and sheer vanilla—almost like a dessert. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025

Flor de La Virgin is one of its most energetic scents, blending the delicate femininity of jasmine with heady musks. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025

The tiny but weighty compact is home to a balm version of the brand's signature blend of jasmine, cypress, and musk, which is somehow both comforting and invigorating. —Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for jasmine

• plasmin
• yasmin
• ceruloplasmin

Kids Definition

jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

variants or jessamine

ˈjes-(ə-)mən

: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers

also : any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers