deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
specifically
: a substance applied to the armpits to prevent or mask odors
deodorant
adjective
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
If there aren’t interior pockets for my travel-size beauty products — lip gloss, perfume, deodorant, setting powder, and more — forget it.
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The new Lewis House will also have a market with products at no charge, including essential items like toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
If there aren’t interior pockets for my travel-size beauty products — lip gloss, perfume, deodorant, setting powder, and more — forget it.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The new Lewis House will also have a market with products at no charge, including essential items like toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Get miniature bottles of things like toothpaste, mouthwash, body powder, deodorant, hairspray and so forth.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
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 2 May. 2026.
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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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