antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to reduce perspiration
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Both deodorants and antiperspirants are applied to the underarms and work to reduce body odor.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
While regular antiperspirants may help some, what’s really worked for me—and my editor—is Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Women, a formula designed to stop sweat produced by heat, stress, and activity.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
All this to say, there was a lot that went into my decision to give up antiperspirant.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Deodorant was another hot category, with sustainable deodorant brand Wild — acquired by Unilever last April — growing 217 percent, while Carpe, which is known for its full-body antiperspirants including some clinical-grade offering, also grew.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
While regular antiperspirants may help some, what’s really worked for me—and my editor—is Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Women, a formula designed to stop sweat produced by heat, stress, and activity.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
All this to say, there was a lot that went into my decision to give up antiperspirant.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Deodorant was another hot category, with sustainable deodorant brand Wild — acquired by Unilever last April — growing 217 percent, while Carpe, which is known for its full-body antiperspirants including some clinical-grade offering, also grew.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for antiperspirant
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“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to stop or reduce perspiration
Medical Definition
antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt, ˌan-ˌtī-
: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration
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