PERFUMERY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does perfumery mean? 

• PERFUMERY (noun)
  The noun PERFUMERY has 4 senses:

1. perfumes in general

2. store where perfumes are sold

3. an establishment where perfumes are made

4. the art of making perfumes

  Familiarity information: PERFUMERY used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PERFUMERY (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Perfumes in general

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):

essence; perfume (a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor)

Derivation:

perfume (apply perfume to)

perfume (fill or impregnate with an odor)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Store where perfumes are sold

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):

shop; store (a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services)

Sense 3

Meaning:

An establishment where perfumes are made

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):

establishment (a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence)

Sense 4

Meaning:

The art of making perfumes

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):

art; artistic creation; artistic production (the creation of beautiful or significant things)

 Context examples 

Juniper berry oil is used in aromatherapy and perfumery.

(Juniper Berry Oil, NCI Thesaurus)