cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

1

: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils

2

: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick

cologned

kə-ˈlōnd 

adjective

Examples of cologne in a Sentence

She put on some cologne and combed her hair.

a TV commercial for men's cologne

TV commercials for men's colognes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Coming from you, a direct request that the other choir member not wear her cologne could pull you into interpersonal drama. —R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024

While the brand is renowned for its exceptional colognes, don’t sleep on the artful compositions of Malle’s scented candles. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024

Brie adds that her go-to gifts include Hugo Boss cologne for her dad and sparkling jewelry for her mom. —Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024

Tears streamed down my face the whole night because of his cologne and my allergies. —Deanna White, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Cologne, Germany

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cologne

• eau de cologne

Kids Definition

cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

: a liquid similar to perfume but not as strongly scented or as long-lasting

Etymology

named for Cologne, city in Germany where it was first made

Geographical Definition

Cologne

geographical name

Co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

variants or German Köln

ˈkœln 

city on the Rhine River in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany population 1,005,775