deodorant

[dee-oh-der-uhnt]

noun

1. an agent for destroying odors.

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

adjective

1. capable of destroying odors.

   a deodorant cream.

deodorant

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• nondeodorant noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deodorant¹

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

Example Sentences

She said she misses being able to spray her deodorant or hairspray because of the damage to her hands.

From BBC

Homegrown hacks - tea bags in shoes, sprinkling baking soda, spraying deodorant - weren't cutting it.

From BBC

A well-known deodorant brand has apologised after some of its roll-on products reportedly left customers with itchy, burning armpits.

From BBC

Up to this moment, Adam has accepted Seema as she is, although for a short spell, he tried to get her to trade in her deodorant for some crystal nonsense.

From Salon

The boxes include sanitary towels, nappies, toilet paper, deodorant and washing up liquid and cost around £25 each.

From BBC

Related Words

• cleanser 
• cosmetic 
• disinfectant