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Definition of "deodorant" []

  • A substance applied to the skin to mask or suppress body odors. (noun)
  • A substance released into the air to counteract unwanted odors. (noun)
  • Capable of masking or neutralizing odors. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "deodorant" in a sentence
  • "- Hispanic teens are driving the majority of new growth in deodorant and feminine hygiene and at least 20% of growth in cosmetics and shaving needs."
  • "This deodorant is paraben and aluminum free and is actually made with cotton fibers to fight wetness by absorbing moisture."
  • "Trader Joe's unscented deodorant is hands down the best natural deodorant I have ever used."