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

To grow jasmine indoors, place it in a sunny spot (a south-facing window is perfect), and keep the soil consistently moist. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024

Santal La Vida features a power duo of sandalwood and jasmine. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Overlooking the lush internal garden composed of plants used in fragrances, the space features olive trees and climbing jasmines and invites guests to reimagine the Milanese aperitivo tradition via classic cocktails with an olfactive twist. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024

What’s more, its fragrance fills the shower with the scent of jasmine and bergamot. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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