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Perfumes Meaning in English

word · lemma: perfume

pɝfˈjumz
per-FYOOMZ
pəˈfjuːmz
puh-FYOOMZ

Definition

Perfumes are liquids with pleasant smells that people put on their bodies, clothing, or in spaces to make them smell nice. "Perfumes" is the plural form, meaning more than one perfume.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both countable and uncountable forms ("a perfume" or just "perfume"). Common collocations: "designer perfumes," "wear perfumes," "collect perfumes." In English, "perfume" always refers to pleasant, scented liquids, and is not used for deodorant or body spray.

Example Sentences

She loves to buy different perfumes.

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The store sells many perfumes.

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My mother has three favorite perfumes.

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Some people collect rare perfumes from around the world.

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I can't stand strong perfumes in small spaces.

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All the perfumes on this shelf are gifts from my friends.

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