deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
Examples of deodorant in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
First, pick your reusable aluminum case (options include solid colors and fun patterns, like jungle animals), then select a deodorant scent (fresh cotton and sea salt is a favorite).
—
Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Pretreat other areas that are prone to odor, such as the armpits where deodorant and musty smells build up.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Dove Advanced Care deodorant: on sale for $16.98 Original price: $24.33
Dove Advanced Care deodorant is a vegan and cruelty-free deodorant that smells fresh.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
What are deodorants? Not all deodorants are antiperspirants, but most antiperspirants are deodorants.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deodorant 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Pretreat other areas that are prone to odor, such as the armpits where deodorant and musty smells build up.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Dove Advanced Care deodorant: on sale for $16.98 Original price: $24.33
Dove Advanced Care deodorant is a vegan and cruelty-free deodorant that smells fresh.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
What are deodorants? Not all deodorants are antiperspirants, but most antiperspirants are deodorants.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deodorant
Dictionary Entries Near deodorant
Cite this Entry
“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
Medical Definition
deodorant
1 of 2 adjective
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: destroying or masking offensive odors
deodorant
2 of 2 noun
: any of various preparations or solutions (as a soap or disinfectant) that destroy or mask unpleasant odors
especially
: a cosmetic that neutralizes perspiration odors
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share