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Definition of perfume

perfume

/ˈpɝːfjuːm/
per · fume
Plural:perfumes
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Past Simple:perfumed
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Past Participle:perfumed
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Present Participle:perfuming
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perfume Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fragrant liquid preparation, typically made from essential oils and aromatic compounds, applied to the body to impart a pleasant scent.

Example

"She dabbed a few drops of her favorite jasmine perfume onto her wrists before leaving the house."

2

A naturally occurring pleasant, sweet, or fragrant smell.

Example

"The gentle perfume of blooming roses filled the warm garden air."

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• verb

1

To impart a pleasant scent or fragrance to.

Example

"The blossoming lavender bushes perfumed the entire patio during the summer."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard English pronunciation, the noun form typically places stress on the first syllable (PER-fume), whereas the verb form stresses the second syllable (per-FUME).

• Nearby Words

performance
performatively
performer
perfume
perfumer
perfumery
perfumy

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 16th century: from French 'parfum' (noun) and 'parfumer' (verb), originating from early Italian 'profumare', from Latin 'per-' (through) + 'fumare' (to smoke).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perfume. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perfume
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