antiperspirant

American  

[an-ti-pur-sper-uhnt] / ˌæn tɪˈpɜr spər ənt /

noun

1. an astringent preparation for reducing perspiration, usually containing aluminum or zirconium and used to prevent body odor and clothing stains.

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antiperspirant British  

/ ˌæntɪˈpɜːspərənt /

noun

1. an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration

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adjective

1. reducing or preventing perspiration

Etymology

Origin of antiperspirant

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + perspire + -ant

Example Sentences

His own routine is pretty basic: cleanse, tone and moisturize along with using the line’s other products including facial scrub, antiperspirant and body washes.

From Los Angeles Times

Extensive scientific reviews, most recently by the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety in May 2024, confirmed aluminium in antiperspirants was safe with no link to breast cancer.

From BBC

Deodorants and antiperspirants both work to reduce that odor.

From National Geographic

I am allergic to many antiperspirant and deodorant products.

From Seattle Times

It came out amid the waning antiperspirant fumes of our Saturdays spent at America’s roller rinks.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• cleanser
• cosmetic
• disinfectant