scent (Meaning)
scent (n)
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
any property detected by the olfactory system
scent (v)
cause to smell or be smelly
catch the scent of; get wind of
apply perfume to
scent (v. t.)
To perceive by the olfactory organs; to smell; as, to scent game, as a hound does.
To imbue or fill with odor; to perfume.
scent (v. i.)
To have a smell.
To hunt animals by means of the sense of smell.
scent (n.)
That which, issuing from a body, affects the olfactory organs of animals; odor; smell; as, the scent of an orange, or of a rose; the scent of musk.
Specifically, the odor left by an animal on the ground in passing over it; as, dogs find or lose the scent; hence, course of pursuit; track of discovery.
The power of smelling; the sense of smell; as, a hound of nice scent; to divert the scent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scent
scent Sentence Examples
- The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the entire house.
- The exotic perfume she wore left a lingering scent in the air.
- The flowers in the garden released their intoxicating scent, attracting bees.
- The musty scent of the old attic evoked memories of a bygone era.
- The pungent scent of the garlic permeated the kitchen.
- The scent of lavender calmed her nerves and promoted relaxation.
- The scent of pine trees filled the air during Christmas time.
- The faint scent of perfume lingered on her clothes long after she left.
- The scent of freshly cut grass reminded her of lazy summer afternoons.
- The unique scent of her favorite coffee blend instantly lifted her spirits.
FAQs About the word scent
a distinctive odor that is pleasant, an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced, any property detected by the olfactory system, cause to
fragrance, perfume, fragrancy, aroma, bouquet,balm, incense, otto,attar, spice
stink, stink, stench,stench,reek, fetor, malodor, fetor, malodor, reek
The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the entire house.
The exotic perfume she wore left a lingering scent in the air.
The flowers in the garden released their intoxicating scent, attracting bees.
The musty scent of the old attic evoked memories of a bygone era.
