1
: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils
2
: a cream or paste of cologne sometimes formed into a semisolid stick
Examples of cologne in a Sentence
She put on some cologne and combed her hair.
a TV commercial for men's cologne
TV commercials for men's colognes.
Recent Examples on the Web
But the sweet vanilla bourbon note unites these aromas, creating a rich, warm, intoxicating cologne.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
Azzaro’s The Most Wanted, on the other hand, is often described as a seductive and spicy cologne, led by red ginger, woods accord, and bourbon vanilla.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 July 2024
The cologne has a sophisticated aroma that combines lively citrus with warming cypress, calming lavender, peppery copaiba balsam, and zesty vetiver.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
His notable campaigns included Black Tie cologne, Macy’s, Vitalis and Arrow Shirts.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
Azzaro’s The Most Wanted, on the other hand, is often described as a seductive and spicy cologne, led by red ginger, woods accord, and bourbon vanilla.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 July 2024
The cologne has a sophisticated aroma that combines lively citrus with warming cypress, calming lavender, peppery copaiba balsam, and zesty vetiver.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
His notable campaigns included Black Tie cologne, Macy’s, Vitalis and Arrow Shirts.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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cologne
noun
co·logne
kə-ˈlōn 
: a liquid similar to perfume but not as strongly scented or as long-lasting
Etymology
named for Cologne, city in Germany where it was first made
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