deodorant

noun

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈō-də-rənt 

: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors

deodorant adjective

Examples of deodorant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Letting your friend know their deodorant is a little weak is a direct but still polite way to encourage them to freshen up. —Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025

Both deodorants claim to provide 24-hour odor protection. —Wwd Staff, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025

Stains on robes tend to appear in one of three places—the chest, collar, and cuffs—so pay particular attention to stains from food, drinks, and makeup, as well as dingy or waxy buildup from products such as deodorant and lotion. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025

Dart, who lost 6-0, 6-3 to Boisson, was seen asking the chair umpire to tell her French opponent to use deodorant during a second-set changeover. —Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deodorant

• odorant

Kids Definition

deodorant

noun

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt 

: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors

deodorant adjective

Medical Definition

deodorant

1 of 2 adjective

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt 

: destroying or masking offensive odors

deodorant

2 of 2 noun

: any of various preparations or solutions (as a soap or disinfectant) that destroy or mask unpleasant odors

especially : a cosmetic that neutralizes perspiration odors