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perfume

Definition

  • noun: a liquid substance that you put on your body in small amounts in order to smell pleasant
  • noun: the scent of something sweet-smelling
  • verb: to fill or cover (something) with a pleasant smell
  • verb: to fill or imbue with an odor
  • synonyms: scent, fragrance, aroma

Examples

  • The meal included a delicate fish 'perfumed' with butter and herbs.

  • The 'perfume' [='fragrance, scent'] of lilies filled the room.

  • a time when it was common for men to 'perfume' their hair

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm a comedian. How can I go out with a girl with a laugh like that? It's like Coco Chanel going out with a fishmonger. You know, she's with all the perfumes, and a fishmonger's a pretty bad smell. Well, maybe you should ask Elaine. But if I ask Elaine, Kramer will feel slighted. (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7