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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Fragrance oils might not have the same recognition as traditional spray colognes.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
Help your giftee find a signature scent with a pack of four solid cologne bars.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
And now, here's Grimes, entering year three as the 160-year-old Stetson brand's Legend cologne ambassador.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
These are a few of the coziest things a man can enjoy—and like them, the best winter colognes for men will surround you with warming, rousing, and comforting notes.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
Help your giftee find a signature scent with a pack of four solid cologne bars.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
And now, here's Grimes, entering year three as the 160-year-old Stetson brand's Legend cologne ambassador.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
These are a few of the coziest things a man can enjoy—and like them, the best winter colognes for men will surround you with warming, rousing, and comforting notes.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Cologne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cologne. Accessed 24 Jan. 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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