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

This Love Letters soy candle from Homesick at Amazon boasts 60 to 80 hours of clean burning time, with notes of rose, jasmine and peony. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025

The brand said the mask deeply hydrates skin, and plumps and restores the skin barrier while encouraging a healthy glow, with the help of additional actives including jasmine and mangosteen, plus a plant complex made of myrtle and olive. —Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025

Meanwhile, its middle notes are super floral—with geranium, rose petals of course, and jasmine. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2025

Plus, Tracee Ellis Ross selected its subtle jasmine, bergamot and sandalwood scent to feel fresh without being overpowering. —Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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