Cologne Water (Noun)
Meaning
A perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She applied a few drops of cologne water to her wrists and behind her ears before heading out to the party.
- The old-fashioned perfume bottle contained a fragrant cologne water that had been passed down through generations of her family.
- He splashed some cologne water on his face to refresh himself after a long day of work.
- The cologne water was a popular gift item among the aristocracy in 18th century Europe.
- The perfumer carefully blended the essential oils with alcohol to create a unique and alluring cologne water.