jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

variants or less commonly jessamine

ˈje-smən,

ˈje-sə-mən 

1

a

: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers

especially : a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes

b

: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers

especially : yellow jessamine

2

: a light yellow

Illustration of jasmine

• jasmine 1a

Examples of jasmine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in these spirits, fruit works in tandem with herbs like nettle, cassia, and jasmine to make a layered aperitif with a sweet-sultry-bitter-juicy profile. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025

Hand-poured in Los Angeles, this new candle offers notes of heliotrope, jasmine, lemon peel, neroli, white moss, and incense amongst others. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Star Jasmine Although it is occasionally nibbled upon when deer populations are high, most deer usually avoid the star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides). —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025

Its assortment of daisy, lavender, jasmine, orchid, dancing lady, and other florals appears to bubble over: effectively bringing the outdoors in and sparing you from allergies in the meantime. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for jasmine

• plasmin
• yasmin
• ceruloplasmin

Kids Definition

jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

variants or jessamine

ˈjes-(ə-)mən

: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers

also : any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers