deodorant

noun

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈō-də-rənt How to pronounce deodorant (audio)
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant adjective

Examples of deodorant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scrubs that made our showers smell like a spa, deodorants that stood the test of time, sunscreens that felt like, well, nothing at all. People Staff, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023 In other words, aluminum in deodorant is the antiperspirant part of the product. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2023 This natural deodorant does not budge throughout the day. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2023 But several pieces of national research show that razors, deodorant, baby products and other items marketed to women are often more expensive. Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2023 And as the legendary football coach and on-air analyst John Madden always says, victory is the best deodorant. Matt Thompson, Spin, 31 Aug. 2023 Below, the best clinical strength deodorants that PEOPLE tested. Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023 Below are the 15 best deodorants for sensitive skin that won’t leave you red and raw. Cristina Montemayor, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023 The kit is also packed with the basics, including a dental kit, a refreshing cleansing towel, deodorant, tissues, and a fold-away hairbrush. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deodorant was in 1869

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Cite this Entry

“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

deodorant

noun
de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt How to pronounce deodorant (audio)
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant adjective

Medical Definition

deodorant

1 of 2 adjective
de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt How to pronounce deodorant (audio)
: 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

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