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

The wreath’s faux flowers include daisies, lavender, jasmine, and other wildflowers for an overall bright and just-picked look. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026

Unlike Santal Blush and Tobacco Vanille, Flowerbomb is a floral fragrance with notes of cattleya, jasmine, and rose layered with patchouli and vanilla. —Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026

Under limestone columns wrapped with star jasmine plants, the space is delightfully fragrant. —Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026

Set within a sprawling Mediterranean estate dotted with olive trees, jasmine, and prickly pear, the property feels serene and secluded. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 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