cologne
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: colognes · cologning · cologned
Sense 1
A type of perfume consisting of 2–5% essential oils, 70–90% alcohol and water.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To scent with cologne.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cologne” mean?
A type of perfume consisting of 2–5% essential oils, 70–90% alcohol and water.
Is “cologne” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.