jasmine
word
/ˈdʒæzmən/
JAZ-muhn
/dʒˈæzmɪn/
JAZ-min
Definition
Jasmine is a type of flowering plant with small white or yellow flowers that have a strong, sweet fragrance. It is often used in perfumes, teas, and as a decorative plant.
Usage & Nuances
"Jasmine" refers mainly to the plant or its flowers. It's common in discussions of gardening, tea, and fragrance. Sometimes used as a girl's name, but usually refers to the plant.
Spanish: jazmínPortuguese (BR): jasmimPortuguese (PT): jasmimChinese (Simplified): 茉莉花Chinese (Traditional): 茉莉花Hindi: चमेलीArabic: ياسمينBengali: জুঁইRussian: жасминJapanese: ジャスミンVietnamese: hoa nhàiKorean: 자스민Turkish: yaseminUrdu: چنبیلیIndonesian: melati - melati (bunga)
Example Sentences
I like to drink jasmine tea.
basic
You can smell the jasmine as soon as you walk into the yard.
natural
Her favorite perfume is made with jasmine oil.
natural
Did you know jasmine is also a popular girl’s name?
natural
The jasmine flowers smell very sweet.
basic
My mom planted jasmine in our garden.
basic