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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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Which expensive colognes are best?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
If your child has asthma, consider asking any caregivers to avoid wearing perfume or cologne around them.
—Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
One of his quirks is collecting cologne.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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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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