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
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Big chains are closing hundreds of stores and responding to retail crime fears by locking up the deodorant.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024
Amazon has an affordable toiletries kit complete with deodorant, shampoo, conditioners and a toothbrush and toothpaste set.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 May 2024
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Dopp kit
A roomy Dopp kit will hold all your travel necessities: sunscreen, a toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, contact solution or eye drops, a razor, shampoo, conditioner, and body and face wash.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2024
Musk therapy has been great for taking over when my deodorant seems to give up.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 May 2024
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024
Amazon has an affordable toiletries kit complete with deodorant, shampoo, conditioners and a toothbrush and toothpaste set.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 May 2024
Read more: How to take care of jewelry on vacation
Dopp kit
A roomy Dopp kit will hold all your travel necessities: sunscreen, a toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, contact solution or eye drops, a razor, shampoo, conditioner, and body and face wash.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2024
Musk therapy has been great for taking over when my deodorant seems to give up.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 May 2024
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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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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