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deodorant

[ dee-oh-der-uhnt ]

noun

  1. an agent for destroying odors.
  2. a substance, often combined with an antiperspirant, for inhibiting or masking perspiration or other bodily odors.


adjective

  1. capable of destroying odors:

    a deodorant cream.

deodorant

/ 徱ːˈəʊəəԳ /

noun

    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

  1. any substance for destroying or masking odours, such as liquid sprayed into the air
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzd·dǰ·Գ noun adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deodorant1

First recorded in 1865–70; de- + odor + -ant
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British number four Harriet Dart caused a stink by telling her French opponent to put on deodorant at the Rouen Open.

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During a changeover in the second set, Dart was heard on the broadcast asking the official: "Can you ask her to put on deodorant? She smells really bad."

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In a recent statement obtained by Food & Wine, the popular doughnut chain announced that it partnered with Native to launch a limited-edition collection of pastry-themed personal care products, including deodorants, body washes, shampoos and conditioners.

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Each scent is available as a liquid hand soap, deodorant, body wash and body scrub.

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“But you haven’t showered in a week and a half and you’re putting deodorant on, and all these sprays, trying to make yourself look like you don’t live in your car.”

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