antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 

ˌan-ˌtī-

: a preparation used to reduce perspiration

Examples of antiperspirant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Harvard Health recommends regular bathing, a strong deodorant or antiperspirant and plenty of water to offset fluid loss from sweating. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Harvard Health recommends bathing regularly, using a high-quality deodorant or antiperspirant, staying hydrated to offset fluid loss from sweating and talking to a doctor if a strange new scent lingers. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Dove, owned by Unilever, has rolled out its first refillable antiperspirant lineup through a launch documented by Beauty Magazine. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Since the days of the ancients, the dog days of summer have promised heatwaves, bug bites and quantities of sweat no antiperspirant can contain. — Colin Dwyer, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antiperspirant

• tyrant

Kids Definition

antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 

ˌan-ˌtī-

: a preparation used to stop or reduce perspiration

Medical Definition

antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt, ˌan-ˌtī- 

: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration