deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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Many girls bring rush bags from house to house full of the essentials — mints, bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray, oil blotting sheets, perfume, fans, portable phone chargers, Advil, floss and deodorant.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
They are also recommended to bring emergency kits filled with items like personal fans, blotting powder, compact mirrors, deodorant and electrolyte powder, which can tack on $100.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Lastly: The staying power is really impressive for a natural deodorant.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
Smilie said the center will rely on volunteers, especially with laundry services and donations of toiletries like deodorant and feminine hygiene products, which are always in high demand.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
They are also recommended to bring emergency kits filled with items like personal fans, blotting powder, compact mirrors, deodorant and electrolyte powder, which can tack on $100.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Lastly: The staying power is really impressive for a natural deodorant.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
Smilie said the center will rely on volunteers, especially with laundry services and donations of toiletries like deodorant and feminine hygiene products, which are always in high demand.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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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
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