1
: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils
2
: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick
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.
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Body lotion, a small bottle of perfume, or a travel-size cologne can all fit nicely without breaking the budget.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
In 2017, Trudon carried that centuries-deep expertise into personal fragrance with colognes that were niche in craft, rooted in history, and very elegant to wear.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The world of pheromone cologne has taken off in the last two years.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
The bag, valued at $2,400, contained a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Platinum Ice Blue Index Dial watch valued at $228,000, approximately $25,000 worth of limited-edition clothing, a $400 bottle of cologne, between $5,000 to $10,000 in cash and other personal items, according to court documents.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
In 2017, Trudon carried that centuries-deep expertise into personal fragrance with colognes that were niche in craft, rooted in history, and very elegant to wear.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The world of pheromone cologne has taken off in the last two years.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
The bag, valued at $2,400, contained a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Platinum Ice Blue Index Dial watch valued at $228,000, approximately $25,000 worth of limited-edition clothing, a $400 bottle of cologne, between $5,000 to $10,000 in cash and other personal items, according to court documents.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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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
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