deodorant

noun

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈō-də-rənt 

: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors

deodorant adjective

Examples of deodorant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For now at least, Target plans to keep certain items like deodorant and undergarments locked away. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024

Dove Advanced Care deodorant: on sale for $16.98 Original price: $24.33 (Amazon ) Dove Advanced Care deodorant is a vegan and cruelty-free deodorant that smells fresh. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024

To reduce the risk of getting stung, experts recommend wearing long and light-colored clothing that has a smooth finish, avoiding perfumes and smelly soaps and deodorants. —Devi Shastri, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024

Find it on Amazon This Lume Deodorant Prevents Bad Odors Rather than concealing unpleasant smells, this deodorant from Lume works to banish bad odors from the get-go. —Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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