perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pər-ˈfyü-mə-rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
pə-,
-ˈfyüm-rē
plural perfumeries
1
a
: the art or process of making perfume
b
: the products made by a perfumer
2
: an establishment where perfumes are made

Examples of perfumery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once a recording studio, the space now functions as a perfumery, run by Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi and his family. Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024 Machine olfaction thus offered an irresistible opportunity at the intersection of perfumery, culture, chemistry and machine learning. Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 30 May 2024 Here’s a great play on bitter-floral neroli, as well as woody vetiver, one of the most universal and perennial notes in perfumery. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 Beyond the ground floor courtyard are 50 guest rooms, including 14 suites adorned with Turkish marble and a soothing scent from the perfumery Aromaria. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for perfumery 

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Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of perfumery was in 1766

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Cite this Entry

“Perfumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfumery. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

perfumery

noun
per·​fum·​ery pə(r)-ˈfyüm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
plural perfumeries
1
: the art or process of making perfume
2
: a place where perfumes are made
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