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

Storytelling would center around artisans: the Chanel perfumer walking through jasmine fields in Grasse or Dom Pérignon's chef de cave talking tasting notes. —Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

The fragrance opens with top notes of Mandarin essence, Pink Pepper SFE (a fresh yet spicy note) and blackcurrant accord before the aforementioned star ingredient, along with warm tuberose and sensual jasmine sambac take center stage. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 12 May 2025

The candle has notes of yuzu, peach, and mango blended with floral scents of jasmine, and mango blossom. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025

Tea to try: For a smooth cup with notes of jasmine and milk, brew Midnight Blossom Oolong. —Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 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