cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

1

: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils

2

: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick

cologned

kə-ˈlōnd 

adjective

Examples of cologne in a Sentence

She put on some cologne and combed her hair.

a TV commercial for men's cologne

TV commercials for men's colognes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Afro Sheen, Ultra Sheen, Classy Curl, Gentle Treatment, along with Black Tie cologne. —Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

The claim is that by creating this layer between your skin and the cologne, your scent will smell truer to the perfumer’s original intention. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025

Musky yet melon-inflected Tom Ford cologne sold at Target for three months in 1997 45. —Vulture Staff, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025

Do not use strong perfumes or colognes, which can disturb the experience for others. —Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Cologne, Germany

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cologne

• eau de cologne

Rhymes for cologne

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

cologne

noun

co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

: a liquid similar to perfume but not as strongly scented or as long-lasting

Etymology

named for Cologne, city in Germany where it was first made

Geographical Definition

Cologne

geographical name

Co·​logne kə-ˈlōn 

variants or German Köln

ˈkœln 

city on the Rhine River in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany population 1,005,775