deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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This may include using specific deodorants and lifestyle or grooming habit changes.
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Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
The location, which kept aluminum foil, deodorants and certain other products behind locked glass, abandoned self check-out more than a year ago, and generally opened no more than two cashier lanes at a time.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025
Skin & personal care (deodorants, soap and moisturizer), with flat organic sales.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Just remember to pack that extra stick of deodorant for next year, folks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
The location, which kept aluminum foil, deodorants and certain other products behind locked glass, abandoned self check-out more than a year ago, and generally opened no more than two cashier lanes at a time.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025
Skin & personal care (deodorants, soap and moisturizer), with flat organic sales.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Just remember to pack that extra stick of deodorant for next year, folks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 30 Jul. 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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