sniff (Meaning)

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sniff (n)

sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

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sniff (v)

perceive by inhaling through the nose

inhale audibly through the nose

sniff Sentence Examples

  1. The dog cautiously sniffed the air, searching for a familiar scent.
  2. The curious cat sniffed at the closed door, wondering what lay beyond.
  3. He took a deep sniff of the fresh ocean breeze, savoring its salty aroma.
  4. The detective carefully sniffed the crime scene, hoping to uncover any hidden clues.
  5. The child sniffed back her tears as she tried to compose herself.
  6. The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, causing her to sniff with delight.
  7. The doctor sniffed the patient's chest, concerned about possible congestion.
  8. The horse snorted and sniffed, eagerly awaiting its turn to run.
  9. The wind carried the scent of rain, causing her to sniff and anticipate its arrival.
  10. The hikers took a break and sniffed the crisp mountain air, invigorated by its purity.

FAQs About the word sniff

sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose, perceive by inhaling through the nose, inhale audibly through the nose

aroma, smell,scent,stench, fragrance, redolence, whiff, odor, reek, malodor

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The dog cautiously sniffed the air, searching for a familiar scent.

The curious cat sniffed at the closed door, wondering what lay beyond.

He took a deep sniff of the fresh ocean breeze, savoring its salty aroma.

The detective carefully sniffed the crime scene, hoping to uncover any hidden clues.