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deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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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
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First Known Use
1869, in the meaning defined above
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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
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