flacon

noun

fla·​con ˈfla-kən How to pronounce flacon (audio)
-ˌkän;
fla-ˈkōⁿ
: a small usually ornamental bottle with a tight cap

Examples of flacon in a Sentence

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The iconic flacon features a signature dip designed to evoke a woman’s decollete neckline, while its clean silhouette draws inspiration from the geometry of Roman columns. Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 The new scent’s bottle design takes a cue from Stronger With You’s flacon. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026 The four flacons are each filled with a different liquid and inscribed with the fragrance name (Papyrus Éternel, Iris Exquis, Encens Minéral, or Labdanum Brut). Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025 Inspired by sunlight and crafted from botanical and healing notes, the copper bottle pays homage to nature’s energy and the House’s heritage, incorporating traditional goldsmith techniques, each flacon is a one-of-a-kind object d'art. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 The bottle echoes Balmain’s original flacon from 1946, blending heritage and contemporary sophistication with every detail. Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, bottle — more at flagon

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flacon was in 1824

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“Flacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flacon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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