deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
Examples of deodorant in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This whole-body deodorant can be used where traditional antiperspirants can’t.
—
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
The beauty industry has found a way to commercialize every square inch of your skin, from whole-body deodorant to intimate vulva-care.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
On top of its delightful scent, our editors love this deodorant's odor-minimizing properties and aluminum-free formulation.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
Try a scented body lotion or deodorant along with your usual eau de parfum.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deodorant 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
The beauty industry has found a way to commercialize every square inch of your skin, from whole-body deodorant to intimate vulva-care.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
On top of its delightful scent, our editors love this deodorant's odor-minimizing properties and aluminum-free formulation.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
Try a scented body lotion or deodorant along with your usual eau de parfum.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deodorant
Dictionary Entries Near deodorant
Cite this Entry
“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share