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

Lavender, rosemary, jasmine, mint and eucalyptus bring scent and texture, and the herbs can migrate to the kitchen. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Lavender, rosemary, jasmine, mint and eucalyptus, with herbs doubling as a kitchen garden. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Lagar de Fornelos 2021 Lindeiros has aromas of jasmine, honeydew melon, and green apple with flavors of melon, apple, and peach accented by bracing minerality and a saline finish. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

The main scents in Natalie are gardenia, jasmine, tuberose, vanilla, orange blossom, neroli, and bergamot. — Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 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