Cologne
(noun)
- A perfumed liquid, typically composed of alcohol and essential oils, used for scenting the skin.
- A perfumed liquid, typically composed of alcohol and essential oils, used for scenting the skin, named after the German city of Cologne where it was first made.
Origin:
From german köln, the city in which it was first made.
Examples:
- He applied cologne to his wrists before leaving the house.
- I always wear a splash of cologne before going on a date.
- Cologne is a type of fragrance that is typically worn by men.
- The cologne has a fresh, citrus scent.
- Cologne is usually applied to the pulse points on the body such as the wrists, neck, and chest.