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

And, like all products in the Oribe lineup, it’s finished with the brand’s classic Côte d'Azur scent, which has notes of sandalwood, jasmine, and bergamot. —Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026

Groundcovers that spill naturally include Asian jasmine, frogfruit and trailing lantana. —Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026

Athénaïs includes notes of bergamot, yuzu, neroli, jasmine, and orange flower. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026

The under-$30 wreath features silk daisies, eucalyptus leaves, jasmine, lavender, wildflowers, and delicate berry clusters arranged on a sturdy 24-inch frame for a pop of color that feels cheerful, not overdone. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing jasmine

• jasmine rice

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