jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən How to pronounce jasmine (audio)
variants or less commonly jessamine
ˈje-smən, 
ˈje-sə-mən How to pronounce jasmine (audio)
1
a
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers
especially : a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes
b
: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers
especially : yellow jessamine
2
: a light yellow

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At the same time, star jasmine adds undertones of intoxicating honey. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The brand describes Rare Beginnings as a fruity floral scent blending pear nectar, pistachio, gardenia, jasmine and warm vanilla bean. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 The addition of jasmine flowers lend a more elevated and sophisticated touch. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 The types of white bugs that attack hibiscus also feed on many other tropical plants such as mandevilla, gardenia, and jasmine. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jasmine

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of jasmine was in 1562

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jasmine

noun
jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən How to pronounce jasmine (audio)
variants or jessamine
ˈjes-(ə-)mən
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers
also : any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers

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