deodorant
noun
an agent for destroying odors.
deodorants
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pluralof deodorant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Its Nivea brand has been undertaking a recalibration to more evenly distribute investment across body care and deodorants, instead of focusing mostly on facial products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
For Tracey Baubie, the president and chief executive officer of Comprehensive Research Group, which tests consumer products such as deodorants and diapers for manufacturers, part-time mothers are a key part of her team.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
Generally, people use deodorants on their armpits, but perhaps there is a way to get rid of the bacteria.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
Zagorski says that scientific evidence shows deodorants and antiperspirants are safe for human use, and these products exist in such small amounts that they more than likely don’t pose harm.
From National Geographic ● Sep. 6, 2023
For deodorants are not quite correctly named; they substitute one smell for another, and the substitute must be much stronger and more penetrating than the odor it conquers.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
