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

Glossier’s foray into deodorant, which first came to market in the sandstone and unscented variations, saw near-immediate traction. —James Manso, Footwear News, 5 June 2025

Humble, for instance, built its business around a four-ingredient deodorant. —Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

While using an antiperspirant at night should be enough to keep you dry for the whole day, an extra swipe of your favorite deodorant can give you an extra boost of odor control in the AM, Dr. Okereke adds. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 May 2025

During the 2016 presidential primaries, on the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders said that America doesn’t need 23 kinds of deodorant or 18 kinds of sneakers. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deodorant

• odorant

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