deodorant

American  

[dee-oh-der-uhnt] / diˈoʊ dər ənt /

noun

1. an agent for destroying odors.

2. a substance, often combined with an antiperspirant, for inhibiting or masking perspiration or other bodily odors.

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adjective

1. capable of destroying odors.

   a deodorant cream.

deodorant British  

/ diːˈəʊdərənt /

noun

1. 1. a substance applied to the body to suppress or mask the odour of perspiration or other body odours

   2. ( as modifier ) Compare antiperspirant

      a deodorant spray

2. any substance for destroying or masking odours, such as liquid sprayed into the air

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Other Word Forms

• nondeodorant noun

Etymology

Origin of deodorant

First recorded in 1865–70; de- + odor + -ant

Example Sentences

A mini natural mouth wash, gum, a charging cord, deodorant, there’s probably a spare pair of socks, and then those sniffy menthol things for your nose.

From Los Angeles Times

I turn away from them, pretend like I’m putting on deodorant, and slip the mysterious postcard from my waistband.

From Literature

He said he was paid in checks but was then told he wasn’t allowed to cash them, leaving him without enough money to purchase Gatorade or deodorant.

From Los Angeles Times

I know which of the seventh graders forgot to put on deodorant and which fifth grader forgot to eat breakfast.

From Literature

Doc pointed at a fresh towel and washcloth, a toothbrush still in the packaging, a bottle of soap, lotion, and a stick of deodorant.

From Literature

Related Words

• cleanser
• cosmetic
• disinfectant