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

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

Undeterred, he sends his proteges out to meet women, spraying their armpits with deodorant, declaring: "It's showtime!"

From BBC

Bye was also shown to have used non-medical equipment, such as a deodorant, during these exams, with no justification for doing so.

From BBC

That match hit the headlines after Dart was forced to apologise to Boisson after asking the umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant.

From BBC

Related Words

• cleanser 
• cosmetic 
• disinfectant