1
: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils
2
: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick
Examples of cologne in a Sentence
She put on some cologne and combed her hair.
a TV commercial for men's cologne
TV commercials for men's colognes.
Recent Examples on the Web
During hunting season, consider cutting the smelly shampoos, soaps, colognes, deodorants, and aftershaves out of your routine.
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
Tell him that to get the most out of the cologne, apply it to his pulse points, where the warmth of his body will help activate the scent.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Sep. 2024
The miniature lotions, body creams, and colognes are perfect for stowing in guest rooms, and the candles bring festive, flickering light to any home.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
The big colognes of the eighties—Davidoff’s Cool Water, Guy LaRoche’s Drakkar Noir—had been overpowering and astringent, full of macho bombast.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
Tell him that to get the most out of the cologne, apply it to his pulse points, where the warmth of his body will help activate the scent.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Sep. 2024
The miniature lotions, body creams, and colognes are perfect for stowing in guest rooms, and the candles bring festive, flickering light to any home.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
The big colognes of the eighties—Davidoff’s Cool Water, Guy LaRoche’s Drakkar Noir—had been overpowering and astringent, full of macho bombast.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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cologne
noun
co·logne
kə-ˈlōn 
: a liquid similar to perfume but not as strongly scented or as long-lasting
Etymology
named for Cologne, city in Germany where it was first made
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