eau de Cologne

[ oh duh kuh-lohn ]

noun

1. cologne.

eau de Cologne

/ əʊ də kəˈləʊn /

noun

1. See cologne

Word History and Origins

Origin of eau de Cologne¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Word History and Origins

Origin of eau de Cologne¹

French, literally: water of Cologne

Example Sentences

“When you wear an eau de cologne, it’s an extension of your grooming routine. And you’re saying, ‘I’m clean.

From New York Times

Dussel, unpacking his case with an air of importance, asked for some eau de cologne, which could be used as a disinfectant, and vaseline, which would have to do for wax.

From Literature

He carried a half-dozen clean handkerchiefs and sprayed himself with eau de cologne.”

From Time

He had put a net over his impeccably waved hair and reeked of eau de cologne.

From Literature

Jean Rhys was briefly in Holloway prison for assault; Elizabeth Bishop more than once drank eau de cologne, having exhausted the possibilities of the liquor cabinet.

From The Guardian

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