perfume

noun

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per·fume | \ ˈpər-ˌfyüm

, (ˌ)pər-ˈfyüm

Definition of perfume

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the scent of something sweet-smelling

2 : a substance that emits a pleasant odor especially : a fluid preparation of natural essences (as from plants or animals) or synthetics and a fixative used for scenting

perfume

verb

per·fume | \ (ˌ)pər-ˈfyüm

, ˈpər-ˌfyüm \

perfumed; perfuming

Definition of perfume (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to fill or imbue with an odor

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Noun

fragrance, perfume, scent, redolence mean a sweet or pleasant odor. fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things. the fragrance of pine perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor. the perfume of lilacs scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation. scent-free soaps redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors. the redolence of a forest after a rain

Examples of perfume in a Sentence

Noun She smelled the different perfumes at the store. the perfume of fresh flowers filled the room Verb The meal included a delicate fish perfumed with butter and herbs. a time when it was common for men to perfume their hair

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Family heirlooms, like baby bonnets and embroidered pillowcases line the corridors, and a cabinet near the meeting rooms holds Lili’s collection of snazzy dresses, heirloom jewelry, vintage perfume bottles and the occasional cheeky little sign. — Ann Abel, Forbes, 1 June 2021 Adriana kept the wedding band, the oversized sleep shirt, the bottle of J’adore perfume. — New York Times, 29 May 2021 Old and empty perfume bottles from Chanel, Dior, Baccarat, and Gucci can sell for up to $100 each. — Kathryn O'shea-evans, House Beautiful, 27 May 2021 Sales of perfume, nail polish, swimsuits, sunscreen, tuxedos, luggage and alarm clocks are climbing fast, according to companies that make these products and large retailers. — Sarah Nassauer, WSJ, 24 May 2021 The dresser top-heavy with perfume bottles, self-help books, prayer missiles, and photos of my parents and me and my siblings growing up. — Idrissa Simmonds, Wired, 19 May 2021 Also on the rise are sales of perfume, nail polish, and alarm clocks. — Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 May 2021 Those speakers discussed the sensory and emotional impact of things like perfume, light, and sounds within the workplace. — Evan Ramzipoor, Forbes, 21 May 2021 The couple visited Olfactory NYC to design a personalized scent, selecting one based on Olfactory's Cam perfume (figs, violet and sandalwood) and adding woodsy tones. — Danielle Braff New York Times, Star Tribune, 21 May 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Their contributions were instrumental in the seamless transition of musk fragrance compounds from manufacturing stations to perfume bottles and back again. — John Cumbers, Forbes, 12 May 2021 Just a gentle touch of hummingbird sage or Cleveland sage, for instance, could perfume an entire balcony. — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2021 Adelita’s basic corn tortillas, also available in mini street-taco size, are some of the best in the city with a potent aroma of freshly nixtamalized and stone-ground corn that will perfume your kitchen when they get heated on a comal or griddle. — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2021 Local apple, pear and peach brandies, which perfume and lighten cake batters and pie fillings, have become key ingredients for him. — New York Times, 2 Feb. 2021 And if that doesn’t give you a big enough bay leaf hit, the leaves are baked in between each roll, which perfume the rolls even more and lend it a beautiful presentation. — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2020 In ancient Egypt, lavender was used during the mummification process to perfume the corpse. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2020 As the name suggests, aromas of blackberries and baking spice perfume the glass, followed by flavors of cassis and berries. — Dave Mcintyre Columnist, Washington Post, 10 July 2020 The most reverent of recipes call for whole-belly quahogs and clam liquor, ingredients that perfume the hot-out-of-the-fryer dough with rich, briny steam. — Kat Craddock, Saveur, 10 June 2016

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