Meaning & Definition of word "Jasmine"

Jasmine

/ˈdʒæzmiːn/

noun:

  • 1. A climbing plant of the olive family, typically with fragrant flowers, used in perfumes and as an ornamental plant.
    • Example: The garden was filled with the sweet scent of jasmine in full bloom.
  • 2. The fragrance of the jasmine flower, often used in perfumes and essential oils.
    • Example: She wore a perfume that had a strong note of jasmine, which reminded him of summer nights.
  • 3. A color resembling the pale yellow of the jasmine flower.
    • Example: 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.

Related Words

gardenia:

A flowering plant with white, fragrant flowers often confused with jasmine.

honeysuckle:

Another plant with sweet-smelling flowers that are sometimes associated with jasmine.

Slang Meanings of jasmine

Meaning: A term used in some cultures to refer to a beautiful girl or woman.

Example Sentence: Look at her; she’s a real jasmine!

Meaning: Sometimes used to describe something pleasant or lovely.

Example Sentence: That party was such a jasmine evening!