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

Baccarat Rouge 540 tends to become a signature once someone commits to it, with its rich blend of jasmine, saffron, and amber that wears with a creamy, lingering finish. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025

Per her request, this perfume is packed with fresh flowers like violet, rose, jasmine, and lily. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025

This two-piece set, which comes with full- and travel-size bottles, features the luxury label’s fruity blackcurrant-forward blend, which is balanced with warm bourbon vanilla and soft floral jasmine. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2025

Wisteria, ivy, palm trees, magnolia trees, jasmine and gardenias are the most popular trees and plants found throughout the city. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 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