cologne

noun

co·logne kə-ˈlōn

: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils

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

cologned

kə-ˈlōnd

adjective

Example Sentences

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 DoDo points out, there is a difference between perfumes or colognes and deodorizing sprays. —

Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day Magazine, 13 May 2023 Dress Appropriately Wearing light colors like khaki, beige, and blue helps to naturally repel bees, as does avoiding perfumes and colognes, which may be reminiscent of nectar to bees in certain cases.5 Sliced Cucumbers Anecdotally, fresh sliced cucumber has deterred bees. —

Meghan Holmes, Treehugger, 8 May 2023 Add Fanta soda to the growing list of food brands that are making colognes and perfumes. —

Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2023 The packaging of this cologne is sleek and elegant. —

Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 This cologne has all your bases covered for pretty much any occasion. —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022 In traditional Asian societies, and also under the austere rule of Chairman Mao, it would have been considered rude and anti-social to douse oneself in cologne. —

Abigail Tucker, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2022 The perfume company had accused him of shirking contractual obligations to promote Gold Jay-Z cologne; the rapper had subsequently countersued. —

Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2021 If your dog's fur is smelly and on the dry side, this dog cologne will hydrate their coat and leave them smelling wonderful. —

Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day Magazine, 13 May 2023 See More

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