Meaning & Definition
noun
A climbing plant of the olive family, typically with fragrant flowers, used in perfumes and as an ornamental plant.
The garden was filled with the sweet scent of jasmine in full bloom.
The fragrance of the jasmine flower, often used in perfumes and essential oils.
She wore a perfume that had a strong note of jasmine, which reminded him of summer nights.
A color resembling the pale yellow of the jasmine flower.
The walls of the room were painted in a soft shade of jasmine.
Etymology
From Old French 'jasmin', from Arabic 'yāsamīn', from Persian 'yāsamin'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jasmine tea:
A tea infused with jasmine flowers for flavor and aroma.
jasmine scent:
The sweet and pleasant fragrance characteristic of jasmine flowers.
Slang Meanings
A term used in some cultures to refer to a beautiful girl or woman.
Look at her; she’s a real jasmine!
Sometimes used to describe something pleasant or lovely.
That party was such a jasmine evening!