musky

adjective

ˈmə-skē How to pronounce musky (audio)
muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness noun

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The musky base has a timeless and genderless scent that is easily layerable. — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 22 July 2026 Speaking of scents, the treatment is available fragrance-free or in Hold, a woodsy, musky, skinlike scent. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026 Apparently, the soap smells medicinal and musky, almost like the oral anaesthetic Anbesol. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026 Their musky scent repels pests, while their golden blooms—symbols of remembrance during Dia de los Muertos—honor Mexican heritage. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for musky

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First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musky was in 1580

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musky

adjective
ˈməs-kē How to pronounce musky (audio)
muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
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