deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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This deodorant earned top marks for its efficacy against sweat and odor.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
Dermatologists break down what to look for when shopping for a deodorant or antiperspirant and a few of the best options.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
Dermatologists break down what to look for when shopping for a deodorant or antiperspirant and a few of the best options.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deodorant
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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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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