noun
deodorant
dee-OH-duh-ruhnt
Deodorant (noun) means a product applied to the body, especially the underarms, to prevent or mask unpleasant odours. Example: “He grabbed a stick of deodorant on his way out the door.”
noun
1
A product applied to the body, especially the underarms, to prevent or mask unpleasant odours.
"He grabbed a stick of deodorant on his way out the door."
"This deodorant claims to give 48 hours of protection."
adj
1
Designed to remove or cover up unwanted smells.
"The room spray has a deodorant effect that lasts for hours."
How to use deodorant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething you use, usually under your arms, to stop or hide body odour.
UK vs US
In the US, "deodorant" and "antiperspirant" are often distinguished (antiperspirants also reduce sweating); in everyday UK usage the words are sometimes used loosely as if interchangeable.
Common pairings
spray deodorant
roll-on deodorant
put on deodorant
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Word forms
- Plural
- deodorants
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Etymology
Built from Latin de- ("away, removing") and odor ("smell"), so literally "something that takes away smell."
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Rhymes for deodorant
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What does “deodorant” mean?
The word “deodorant” means a product applied to the body, especially the underarms, to prevent or mask unpleasant odours. In plain terms, something you use, usually under your arms, to stop or hide body odour.
How do you pronounce “deodorant”?
“Deodorant” is pronounced dee-OH-duh-ruhnt (/diˈoʊ.də.ɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “deodorant” in a sentence?
Here is “deodorant” used in a sentence: “He grabbed a stick of deodorant on his way out the door.”
What part of speech is “deodorant”?
Depending on how it is used, “deodorant” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “deodorant” come from?
The word “deodorant” comes from Latin. Built from Latin de- ("away, removing") and odor ("smell"), so literally "something that takes away smell.".
How many meanings does “deodorant” have?
“Deodorant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a product applied to the body, especially the underarms, to prevent or mask unpleasant odours.
