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

Church, who recently appeared on Celebrity Traitors, said she was surprised by the comment and explained she stopped using deodorant because she was concerned about chemicals.

From BBC

She said festive items were required this year, such as Christmas cake, cranberry sauce, gravy, and chocolate coins for stockings, as well as essentials such as toilet roll, toothbrushes and deodorant.

From BBC

When I was a kid, I didn’t know who made the deodorant I smelled in the supermarket aisle.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s like cleaning the house before the cleaning company gets there, or using deodorant before you see your best friend.

From Literature

Up until then, I was doing single-episode guest stars here and a Secret deodorant commercial there.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• cleanser
• cosmetic
• disinfectant