deodorant
noun (a deodorant, deodorants; deodorant — uncountable)
Everyday
Deodorant is a substance you put under your arms to stop or cover body smells caused by sweat. tree →
In the lessons
In health and hygiene lessons about growing up, pupils learn that as they get older they may sweat more, and washing daily and using deodorant helps keep them fresh. Phrases: put on deodorant, roll-on deodorant, spray deodorant.
Examples
- He puts on deodorant after his shower. tree →
- Deodorant helps stop smelly armpits. tree →
- My big sister uses a roll-on deodorant. tree →
- Don't spray deodorant near your face or eyes. tree →
- Washing every day and using deodorant keeps you fresh. tree →
- I forgot my deodorant for PE. tree →
Note
Spelling: de-odor-ant (no u, even in British English). Deodorant covers smell; antiperspirant reduces sweat. Safety: spray deodorants are flammable and must never be sniffed or sprayed near a flame.
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «deodorant» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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