perfume

UK
/ˈpɜːfjuːm/
US
/pərˈfjum/

Translations

perfumenoun
perfumes
pl
UK
/ˈpɜːfjuːm/
US
/pərˈfjum/
She bought a new bottle of perfume.
Она купила новый флакон духов.
The perfume of the flowers filled the room.
Аромат цветов наполнил комнату.
Additional translations
perfumeverb
perfumed
Past Simple
perfumed
Past Participle
perfuming
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜː.fjuːm/
US
/ˈpɝː.fjuːm/
She decided to perfume her handkerchief with lavender.
Она решила надушить свой платок лавандой.
Additional translations
perfumeadjective
UK
/ˈpɜː.fjuːm/
US
/pərˈfjum/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something related to or scented with perfume.

Definitions

perfumenoun
A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to one's body.
She sprayed a little perfume on her wrists before heading out for the evening.
The pleasant, sweet smell of something.
The perfume of the blooming roses filled the garden.
perfumeverb
To apply a fragrant substance to something, typically to make it smell pleasant.
She perfumed her wrists with a light floral scent before heading out for the evening.
To fill or permeate with a pleasant fragrance.
The garden was perfumed with the scent of blooming roses.
perfumeadjective
Related to, containing, or intended for perfume; used before a noun.
She works at the perfume counter in the department store.