deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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Dart, who lost 6-0, 6-3 to Boisson, was seen asking the chair umpire to tell her French opponent to use deodorant during a second-set changeover.
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
What began as a single line, men’s razors, is now a collection of shaving and moisturizing products, deodorants, and more.
—Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
From different types of hairpins (for diverse hair textures), to his and her bath sinks and cabinets filled with deodorants, shampoos, and necessities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
Unilever has acquired British sustainable deodorant brand Wild for an undisclosed sum.
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
What began as a single line, men’s razors, is now a collection of shaving and moisturizing products, deodorants, and more.
—Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
From different types of hairpins (for diverse hair textures), to his and her bath sinks and cabinets filled with deodorants, shampoos, and necessities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
Unilever has acquired British sustainable deodorant brand Wild for an undisclosed sum.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deodorant
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
Medical Definition
deodorant
1 of 2 adjective
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: destroying or masking offensive odors
deodorant
2 of 2 noun
: any of various preparations or solutions (as a soap or disinfectant) that destroy or mask unpleasant odors
especially
: a cosmetic that neutralizes perspiration odors
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