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

Winding stone paths lined with bougainvillea and jasmine that invite you to get lost, especially after dark. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

This modern Chanel eau de toilette spray features a blend of patchouli, jasmine, May rose and iris for a warm and floral scent. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

Hardy varieties, like winter jasmine or star jasmine, are ideal choices for growing outdoors. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026

Salicylates are also abundant in tropical flowers, like tuberose and ylang-ylang, as well as gardenia, neroli, and jasmine. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing jasmine

• jasmine rice

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