jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

variants or less commonly jessamine

ˈje-smən, 

ˈje-sə-mən 

1

a

: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers

especially : a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes

b

: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers

especially : yellow jessamine

2

: a light yellow

Illustration of jasmine

• jasmine 1a

Examples of jasmine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wisteria, ivy, palm trees, magnolia trees, jasmine and gardenias are the most popular trees and plants found throughout the city. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025

This iconic perfume features top notes of citrus, vanilla and peach, with heart notes of sandalwood, oakmoss, jasmine, cedar and rose, for a truly sophisticated fragrance. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025

It’s infused with ceramide-rich floral oils, skin-mimicking lipids, and vitamin C to leave skin soft, radiant, and wrapped in comforting notes of skin musk, sheer jasmine, and orange blossom. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025

Think oud blended with clean-laundry notes like musk, heliotrope, and jasmine. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for jasmine

• plasmin
• yasmin
• ceruloplasmin

Kids Definition

jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

variants or jessamine

ˈjes-(ə-)mən

: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers

also : any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers