deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
specifically
: a substance applied to the armpits to prevent or mask odors
deodorant
adjective
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Building off of the Lume acquisition, Harry's launched Mando deodorants in late 2022, marketing the same concept to men.
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Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The set comes with mini versions of the cult favorite body wash, body lotion and deodorant, all in the brand’s signature eucalyptus scent that makes every shower feel like a spa moment.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner has a blend of vanilla cream, cashmere, and sandalwood that would be right at home in a perfume bottle (and is, in fact, available in a hair and body mist format, as well as a body wash, lotion, and deodorant).
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
Over the past four years, the brand has expanded from merely fragrance to hair and body mists, body oils, deodorants and candles.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The set comes with mini versions of the cult favorite body wash, body lotion and deodorant, all in the brand’s signature eucalyptus scent that makes every shower feel like a spa moment.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner has a blend of vanilla cream, cashmere, and sandalwood that would be right at home in a perfume bottle (and is, in fact, available in a hair and body mist format, as well as a body wash, lotion, and deodorant).
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
Over the past four years, the brand has expanded from merely fragrance to hair and body mists, body oils, deodorants and candles.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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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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