cologne
word
/kəˈɫoʊn/
kuh-LOHN
/kəlˈəʊn/
kuh-LOHN
Definition
A type of light perfume, usually used by men, that has a fresh smell and is less concentrated than other perfumes.
Usage & Nuances
In English, "cologne" commonly refers to men's fragrance, especially lighter scents. It is less strong than perfume or eau de parfum. In some countries, "cologne" may refer to any fragrance, but in the U.S., it mainly means men's fragrance.
Spanish: colonia (perfume)Portuguese (BR): colônia (perfume)Portuguese (PT): colónia (perfume)Chinese (Simplified): 古龙水Chinese (Traditional): 古龍水Hindi: कोलोन (परफ्यूम)Arabic: كولونيا (عطر)Bengali: কোলোন - সুগন্ধি (পুরুষদের)Russian: одеколонJapanese: コロンVietnamese: nước hoa nam - cologneKorean: 코롱 - 남성용 향수Turkish: kolonya - erkek parfümüUrdu: کولون - مردانہ خوشبوIndonesian: nước hoa nam - cologne
Example Sentences
He sprayed some cologne before leaving the house.
basic
This cologne smells very fresh.
basic
I bought my dad a bottle of cologne for his birthday.
basic
What kind of cologne are you wearing? It smells great.
natural
Don't use too much cologne; the smell can be strong indoors.
natural
He always wears cologne when he goes out for dinner.
natural