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
That year, sales of prestige perfumes and colognes, the largest segment in fragrance, grew 14% year-over-year, according to market research firm Circana.
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Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Additionally, the company sells laundry care products, plug-in air fresheners and diffusers, as well as men’s body care including cologne and body wash.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
There’s a reason Dior Sauvage is constantly championed as one of the most popular colognes for men.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
From traditional items like cologne and chocolates to couples cooking sets and games to spice up your date night, there’s no shortage of gifts under $50.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Additionally, the company sells laundry care products, plug-in air fresheners and diffusers, as well as men’s body care including cologne and body wash.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
There’s a reason Dior Sauvage is constantly championed as one of the most popular colognes for men.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
From traditional items like cologne and chocolates to couples cooking sets and games to spice up your date night, there’s no shortage of gifts under $50.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cologne
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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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