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

With notes of rose, creamy sandalwood, and jasmine, this shimmering dry oil smells like summer in a bottle. —Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 2025

Its menu includes six different options for ceremonial-grade matcha lattes, from coconut to rose to jasmine. Details: 2990 E. Germann Road #3, Chandler. 480-687-5723, rareteausa.com. —Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025

Within an hour of the city are some of the most fascinating structures of the 20th century, all tucked into cliff sides and pine forests that smell faintly of salt and jasmine. —Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

This scent channels the energy of the city with warm, earthy notes of amber, fir, and jasmine, balanced by a bright burst of zesty tangerine. —Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 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