noun
- Water, especially in French phrases used in English (such as eau de toilette or eau de vie).
Usage: French loanword; primarily used in English in fixed phrases related to fragrances and beverages
Examples
- She wore eau de cologne to the party.
- Eau de toilette is lighter than eau de parfum.
- The perfume counter displayed several bottles of eau de vie.
- He splashed some eau de cologne on his face after shaving.