antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 

ˌan-ˌtī-

: a preparation used to reduce perspiration

Examples of antiperspirant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Questions included whether 5G technology or antiperspirants cause cancer, which vaccines are dangerous and whether anabolic steroids are safe. —Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026

However, antiperspirants are designed to combat heavy sweating by blocking the underarm sweat glands, where a deodorant offers odor control and sweat prevention. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026

To reduce the growth of odor-causing bacteria in the underarm area, alcohol is added to many deodorants and antiperspirants. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026

While regular antiperspirants may help some, what’s really worked for me—and my editor—is Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Women, a formula designed to stop sweat produced by heat, stress, and activity. —Laura Lu, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antiperspirant

• tyrant

Kids Definition

antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 

ˌan-ˌtī-

: a preparation used to stop or reduce perspiration

Medical Definition

antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt, ˌan-ˌtī- 

: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration