jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

variants or less commonly jessamine

ˈje-smən,

ˈje-sə-mən 

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

Illustration of jasmine

• jasmine 1a

Examples of jasmine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s protected from the salty sea breezes by the hills and well-irrigated, favorable for the roses and jasmine grown here. —Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025

Howell notes Floral as a more traditional category, with lavender, jasmine, and rose scents on top. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025

Laced with linen accord, the bright gourmand also has floral notes of jasmine petals and orchid blossom and a cozy dry-down of white amber and musk. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025

The dream team of rose and sandalwood take center stage, rounded out with jasmine, musk and ambrox. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for jasmine

• plasmin
• yasmin
• ceruloplasmin

Kids Definition

jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən 

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