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.
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Coming from you, a direct request that the other choir member not wear her cologne could pull you into interpersonal drama.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
While the brand is renowned for its exceptional colognes, don’t sleep on the artful compositions of Malle’s scented candles.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Brie adds that her go-to gifts include Hugo Boss cologne for her dad and sparkling jewelry for her mom.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Tears streamed down my face the whole night because of his cologne and my allergies.
—Deanna White, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
While the brand is renowned for its exceptional colognes, don’t sleep on the artful compositions of Malle’s scented candles.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Brie adds that her go-to gifts include Hugo Boss cologne for her dad and sparkling jewelry for her mom.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Tears streamed down my face the whole night because of his cologne and my allergies.
—Deanna White, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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