antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 

ˌan-ˌtī-

: a preparation used to reduce perspiration

Examples of antiperspirant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aluminum works to plug up sweat, but some people prefer natural deodorant to avoid the preservatives used in antiperspirants. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025

Hand sanitizers and aerosol sprays, like antiperspirants and sunscreens, have been previously recalled by the FDA for the same reason. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025

Deodorants and antiperspirants were designed to help combat this, but the choice of product and how its applied is crucial. —Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025

Turns out, aluminum in antiperspirant isn’t really harmful. —Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antiperspirant

• tyrant

Kids Definition

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