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

The sweet and refreshing aroma is combined with clinical-strength deodorant protection for 72-hour odor protection. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025

All of them were daily deodorant users, who had previously considered medical treatment for excessive body odor. —New Atlas, 16 June 2025

Salt & Stone Mini Deodorant Discovery Set Salt and Stone’s sampler will bring dad’s deodorant game out of the drugstore aisle. —Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025

According to the brand, this seems to now be driving 15 percent of deodorant sales and growing fast. —Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 27 May 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