scent
scent /ˈsɛnt/
noun
-
(
)
A distinctive odor that is pleasant
(
aroma
, fragrance
, perfume
, scent
)
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.
The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.
-
(
)
Any property detected by the olfactory system
(
odour
[Canadian, British] , olfactory property
, aroma
, scent
, odor
[American] , smell
)
any property detected by the olfactory system
The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
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(
)
An odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
(
scent
)
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
verb
-
Apply perfume to
(
perfume
, scent
)
apply perfume to
She perfumes herself every day
She perfumes herself every day
-
Catch the scent of; get wind of
(
nose
, scent
, wind
)
catch the scent of; get wind of
The dog nosed out the drugs
The dog nosed out the drugs
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Cause to smell or be smelly
(
odorize
, odourise
[British, Non-standard] , scent
, odorise
[British] )
cause to smell or be smelly