jasmine

noun

jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən How to pronounce jasmine (audio)
variants or less commonly jessamine
ˈje-smən,
ˈje-sə-mən How to pronounce jasmine (audio)
1
a
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers
especially : a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes
b
: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers
especially : yellow jessamine
2
: a light yellow

Illustration of jasmine

Illustration of jasmine
  • jasmine 1a

Examples of jasmine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The warm, fruity notes of black amber plum and vanilla woods are balanced with the delicate scent of jasmine blooms, leaving your hair smelling (literally) delicious. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024 Think Asian pear, crisp guava and floral jasmine flavors. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 The bespoke candle features rose and jasmine accents, with uplifting notes of lemon and sandalwood. Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024 Fragrant jasmine rice brings flavor; quinoa boosts nutrition. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 This biz brainstorms fanciful flavors—such as vanilla bean ice cream perfumed with a hint of jasmine and lychee jellies; mellow jackfruit cream with lightly roasted chili cashew nuts; and mango ice cream with peach-mango fruit swirls and pie crust crunch. Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Keep in Mind This cleanser contains jasmine fragrance, which some might find too strong. Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024 For White Linen, a classic floral bouquet of rose and jasmine, Malle used pure labdanum, an ambery resin from the rockrose plant, which wasn’t available when the scent debuted in 1978. Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024 The santal bloom scent can impress the fragrance aficionado in your life, with notes of rose, jasmine, and sandalwood. Renee Cherry, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of jasmine was in 1562

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“Jasmine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jasmine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

jasmine

noun
jas·​mine ˈjaz-mən How to pronounce jasmine (audio)
variants or jessamine
ˈjes-(ə-)mən
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers
also : any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers

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