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
But while at a party, her parents say Esra inhaled chemicals from a deodorant can for a quick high, which ultimately caused her death.
—
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
That can include shampoos, soaps, moisturizers, and deodorants, as well as household cleaning products.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 29 Jan. 2024
There was the Kraft Mac & Cheese ice cream, Velveeta-scented nail polish, Cheez-It nail polish, Dunkin’ makeup and deodorant that smells like Girl Scout Cookies.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
This bundle of three mini stick deodorants makes for a great stocking stuffer, and is perfect for throwing in your luggage or gym bag.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
The other day, the environmentally sensitive employee came up to our floor, went into a co-worker’s office and criticized her for wearing deodorant.
—Karla Miller, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Many detected it themselves, either through self-examination (25%) or by accident (18%), for example, when applying deodorant or shaving their armpits.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2024
And cracking the case required a more sophisticated approach to going after retail crime than shuttering stores or locking up deodorant behind plexiglass.
—Jeannette Neumann, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Other aerosol products, including sunscreen sprays and spray deodorants, as well as non-aerosol hand sanitizers, have also come under industry scrutiny for possible benzene contamination.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Mar. 2024
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
That can include shampoos, soaps, moisturizers, and deodorants, as well as household cleaning products.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 29 Jan. 2024
There was the Kraft Mac & Cheese ice cream, Velveeta-scented nail polish, Cheez-It nail polish, Dunkin’ makeup and deodorant that smells like Girl Scout Cookies.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
This bundle of three mini stick deodorants makes for a great stocking stuffer, and is perfect for throwing in your luggage or gym bag.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
The other day, the environmentally sensitive employee came up to our floor, went into a co-worker’s office and criticized her for wearing deodorant.
—Karla Miller, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Many detected it themselves, either through self-examination (25%) or by accident (18%), for example, when applying deodorant or shaving their armpits.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2024
And cracking the case required a more sophisticated approach to going after retail crime than shuttering stores or locking up deodorant behind plexiglass.
—Jeannette Neumann, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Other aerosol products, including sunscreen sprays and spray deodorants, as well as non-aerosol hand sanitizers, have also come under industry scrutiny for possible benzene contamination.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'deodorant.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near deodorant
Cite this Entry
“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 24 Apr. 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