cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

1

: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils

2

: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick

cologned

kə-ˈlōnd 

adjective

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

The couple had just landed in East Hampton from Martha’s Vineyard, where Wade launched his cologne Intuition by Aramis. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025

In addition to cologne, Butler packs incense in his bag. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025

According to court documents, Wade played a role in an August 2022 larceny in which $200 cash and $4,000 worth of cologne were taken from a Detroit man living on the east side. —Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 16 July 2025

Eau de cologne: Between 2% and 5% perfume essence, this is the least concentrated and least expensive option. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Cologne, Germany

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cologne

• eau de cologne

Rhymes for cologne

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

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

Geographical Definition

Cologne

geographical name

Co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

variants or German Köln

ˈkœln 

city on the Rhine River in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany population 1,005,775