1
: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils
2
: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick
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
Young cologne customers are trying free samples in stores like Macy’s, Ulta and Sephora, or siphoning spritzes from parents.
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 19 May 2024
Watery nasal discharge The fragrances added to soaps, lotions, face and eye makeup, perfumes, and colognes can also cause an overreaction by the immune system.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 May 2024
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 19 May 2024
Watery nasal discharge The fragrances added to soaps, lotions, face and eye makeup, perfumes, and colognes can also cause an overreaction by the immune system.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cologne
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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
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