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- jasmine 1a
jasmine
noun
jas·mine ˈjaz-mən 
variants or less commonly jessamine
ˈje-smən,
ˈje-sə-mən
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The sophisticated scent was mainly floral, with notes of jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, and with a warmer base of tonka bean, jacaranda wood, and sandalwood. 
Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 7 Sep. 2022 Another, Optimest Bright, tastes like lemony vodka and includes ingredients such as lemon, jasmine, lavender, turmeric, cinnamon, and fennel. Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 This handmade soy candle features a natural scent profile including notes of green geranium, jasmine, and sandalwood. Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 15 Aug. 2022 The heart of the scent features pink rose, tuberose, and gardenia, with a base of lily, jasmine, and musks. Tynan Sinks, Allure, 19 July 2022 Jimmy Choo’s option pairs notes of sweet Italian orange, pear nectar, and patchouli for a sensual sweet option, while Calvin Klein’s CK One is more refreshing thanks to notes of bergamot, cardamom, pineapple, jasmine, and musk. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 July 2022 The Athenian landscaper Helli Pangalou, known for her work with the architect Renzo Piano, designed the small garden to be somewhat reminiscent of monastic courtyards, with plantings of jasmine and myrtle. New York Times, 29 July 2022 The heart notes include sea breeze with jasmine and rose, while the base notes have mastic and juniper, mixed with cedar and amber. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 22 June 2022 The brand’s first limited-edition perfume oil, Understory, arrives this week and refers to the medley of flora along the forest floor, with notes of conifer evergreens, bay and moss blended with hints of jasmine, violet leaf and soft petals. New York Times, 23 June 2022 See More
Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 7 Sep. 2022 Another, Optimest Bright, tastes like lemony vodka and includes ingredients such as lemon, jasmine, lavender, turmeric, cinnamon, and fennel. Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 This handmade soy candle features a natural scent profile including notes of green geranium, jasmine, and sandalwood. Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 15 Aug. 2022 The heart of the scent features pink rose, tuberose, and gardenia, with a base of lily, jasmine, and musks. Tynan Sinks, Allure, 19 July 2022 Jimmy Choo’s option pairs notes of sweet Italian orange, pear nectar, and patchouli for a sensual sweet option, while Calvin Klein’s CK One is more refreshing thanks to notes of bergamot, cardamom, pineapple, jasmine, and musk. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 July 2022 The Athenian landscaper Helli Pangalou, known for her work with the architect Renzo Piano, designed the small garden to be somewhat reminiscent of monastic courtyards, with plantings of jasmine and myrtle. New York Times, 29 July 2022 The heart notes include sea breeze with jasmine and rose, while the base notes have mastic and juniper, mixed with cedar and amber. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 22 June 2022 The brand’s first limited-edition perfume oil, Understory, arrives this week and refers to the medley of flora along the forest floor, with notes of conifer evergreens, bay and moss blended with hints of jasmine, violet leaf and soft petals. New York Times, 23 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian
First Known Use
1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
jasmine
noun
jas·mine ˈjaz-mən
: a usually climbing plant of warm regions with fragrant flowers