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

Following a Father's Day often marked by predictable gifts like slippers or cologne, this piece offers dads 10 innovative ways to treat themselves by upgrading their home environments. —Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

The Most Wanted Parfum is a best-selling cologne for men with notes of vanilla bourbon, ginger, and woods. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 June 2026

Charismatic, enigmatic and dedicated to his profession, the scent of his Polo Ralph Lauren cologne was more present in our sprawling house than him. —Courtney Maum, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Throughout the brand's 2000s heyday, Abercrombie's stores were infamous for their loud music, shirtless models and the inescapable stench of its Fierce cologne. —Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 June 2026

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