Word
deodorant
Phoneticsde·odor·ant
US/diˈoʊdɝənt/
UK/diːˈəʊdəɹənt/
Definition
n. a substance you put on your body to hide or prevent the smell of sweat.
n. a substance applied to the body to mask or prevent unpleasant odours caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration.
Examples
“He applies deodorant every morning after his shower.”
“Many people prefer to use a natural deodorant that does not contain aluminum or harsh chemicals.”
“The marketing campaign focused on the long-lasting efficacy of the new deodorant, claiming it could provide protection for up to forty-eight hours even during intense physical activity.”
Examples
simple
“He applies deodorant every morning after his shower.”
contextual
“Many people prefer to use a natural deodorant that does not contain aluminum or harsh chemicals.”
complex
“The marketing campaign focused on the long-lasting efficacy of the new deodorant, claiming it could provide protection for up to forty-eight hours even during intense physical activity.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to a specific brand, type, or container.
Etymology
From Latin de- + odorans, present participle of odorare (“to smell”), from odor (“a smell”); see odor. By surface analysis, de- + odor + -ant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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