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

Spritz this mist as the first part of your scent layering routine or wear it alone to smell like sweet berries and soft jasmine. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

The scent starts with a burst of cardamom and grapefruit, before melting into white chocolate and white florals (like jasmine), all anchored by sandalwood and cedarwood. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026

The cocktail combines gin, Campari and vermouth with a white jasmine tea dilution. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Kayali’s Maui In a Bottle balances creamy banana and coconut notes with light, airy solar florals (jasmine and gardenia), plus an alluring sandalwood base. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 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