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

“Probably you started to live on both sides when your voice lowered and you started needing deodorant,” Max said.

From Literature

Oil-based substances can include lab-made fragrances, propellants that push spray deodorant out of the can, and stabilizing ingredients that help keep everything mixed evenly.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

Related Words

• cleanser
• cosmetic
• disinfectant