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cologne

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəˈloʊn/ · UK /kəˈləʊn/

cologne means: A scented liquid that men usually put on their skin to smell pleasant.

noun

MEN’S FRAGRANCEB2

A scented liquid that men usually put on their skin to smell pleasant.

  • He wears cologne every day.
  • I bought my brother a bottle of cologne.
  • His cologne smelled too strong in the small room.

Similar words: fragrance, perfume

Common phrases: wear cologne, men’s cologne, bottle of cologne

LIGHT PERFUMEC1

A light perfume made with a small amount of scented oil mixed with alcohol and water.

  • This cologne has a light scent.
  • Cologne contains less scented oil than stronger perfumes.
  • She chose a cologne for its gentle fragrance.

Similar words: eau de cologne

Common phrases: eau de cologne, light cologne, cologne concentration

CITRUS FRAGRANCEC2

A fresh-smelling perfume made with scents from citrus fruits, flowers, and wood.

  • The cologne smells of fresh lemons.
  • This traditional cologne combines citrus and floral scents.
  • She prefers a woody cologne with a hint of orange.

Similar words: eau de cologne

Common phrases: citrus cologne, classic cologne, fresh cologne

verb

APPLY FRAGRANCEC2

To put scented liquid on someone or something to give them a pleasant smell.

  • He paused to cologne himself.
  • She lightly cologned her wrists before leaving.
  • He had cologned his neck with a citrus scent.

Similar words: perfume, scent

Common phrases: cologne oneself, cologne the skin

Questions about cologne

What does cologne mean?

A scented liquid that men usually put on their skin to smell pleasant.

What is cologne in other languages?

Türkçe: erkek parfümü · Español: colonia · Français: parfum pour homme · Deutsch: Herrenparfüm · Italiano: profumo da uomo · 日本語: 男性用香水

How do you pronounce cologne?

In American English /kəˈloʊn/; in British English /kəˈləʊn/.

How do you use cologne in a sentence?

He wears cologne every day. I bought my brother a bottle of cologne.

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