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

Dart, who lost 6-0, 6-3 to Boisson, was seen asking the chair umpire to tell her French opponent to use deodorant during a second-set changeover. —Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

What began as a single line, men’s razors, is now a collection of shaving and moisturizing products, deodorants, and more. —Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

From different types of hairpins (for diverse hair textures), to his and her bath sinks and cabinets filled with deodorants, shampoos, and necessities. —Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025

Unilever has acquired British sustainable deodorant brand Wild for an undisclosed sum. —Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deodorant

• odorant

Kids 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