deodorant

noun

de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈō-də-rənt How to pronounce deodorant (audio)
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
specifically : a substance applied to the armpits to prevent or mask odors
deodorant adjective

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This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer). — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Remove any unsecured trash, food and strongly-scented items including sunscreen, deodorant and Chapstick from your vehicles and yard. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Many properties keep common items like phone chargers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and deodorant on hand for guests, while others may have bigger ticket items like curling irons available. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 Before picking her up at the airport, Hall purchased gun cleaner, 50 feet of rope, Lume spray deodorant, and sturdy, nylon, parachute cord at a Gainesville Walmart. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deodorant

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deodorant was in 1869

Rhymes for deodorant

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deodorant

noun
de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt How to pronounce deodorant (audio)
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant adjective

Medical Definition

deodorant

1 of 2 adjective
de·​odor·​ant dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt How to pronounce deodorant (audio)
: 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

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