: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant adjective

Examples of deodorant in a Sentence

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If protection against the scent of sweat is sufficient, a deodorant is a good choice. Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025 America runs on Dunkin, and soon your shower could too with the newest offering from the deodorant company Native. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 Stow Away a Small-Things Bag Go to a drugstore and stock up on essentials: shampoo, toothpaste, Advil, lip balm, deodorant. David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024 For now, at least, essentials like deodorant, cold medicine, and undergarments, will remain locked behind glass shelves, according to Cornell. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deodorant 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deodorant was in 1869

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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant adjective

Medical Definition

deodorant

1 of 2 adjective
: 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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