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 combination of bergamot, neroli, jasmine, Haitian Vetiver, and sandalwood creates a rich, intoxicating fragrance that lasts for hours. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026

There was a lightness and delicacy to Giada‘s spring collection, which was inspired by jasmine, and Cosimo de’ Medici’s love of the Renaissance bloom. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The air smells of jasmine, fresh bread from the bakery, and the sea. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Don’t miss the botanical and sculpture gardens, which are perfumed by the jasmine and orchid flowers that bloom all over. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 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