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deodorant

Saydee-OH-duh-ruhnt/diˈoʊ.də.ɹənt/UK/diˈəʊ.də.ɹənt/

Pluraldeodorants

3 meanings of deodorant

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  1. 1
    nouncountable or uncountable
    A product you put under your arms to stop bad smells from sweat.

    Like spraying air freshener, but for under your arms.

    He forgot to put on deodorant before the long bus ride.

    This deodorant smells like fresh pine.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    Anything used to get rid of, cover up, or reduce bad smells.

    Like a candle that covers a bad smell with a nicer one.

    We left a small deodorant in the closet to fight the damp smell.

    These deodorants are designed to neutralize garbage odors.

    Similardeodorizer, freshener

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  3. 3
    adjective
    Made to get rid of or cover up bad smells.

    This deodorant soap keeps you smelling fresh all day.

    They sell a deodorant spray for stinky shoes.

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Origin

From Latin: 'de-' plus 'odor', meaning 'a smell'.