smelt Synonyms
smelt Meaning
smelt (n)
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters
smelt (v)
extract (metals) by heating
smelt ()
of Smell
imp. & p. p. of Smell.
smelt (n.)
Any one of numerous species of small silvery salmonoid fishes of the genus Osmerus and allied genera, which ascend rivers to spawn, and sometimes become landlocked in lakes. They are esteemed as food, and have a peculiar odor and taste.
A gull; a simpleton.
smelt (v. i.)
To melt or fuse, as, ore, for the purpose of separating and refining the metal; hence, to reduce; to refine; to flux or scorify; as, to smelt tin.
smelt Sentence Examples
- The freshly cut grass smelt of earthy sweetness, perfuming the summer air.
- The burning embers of the campfire emitted a distinct smelt that evoked memories of cozy nights.
- The smelt of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen, inviting everyone to the table.
- The smelter released an acrid smell that hung heavy in the industrial district.
- The pungent smelt of sulfur permeated the air, a reminder of nearby volcanic activity.
- The decaying fish on the beach smelt so bad that it was nearly unbearable to walk past.
- The soil had a rich, moist smelt that hinted at its fertility.
- The smelter's fumes smelt like a combination of metal and chemicals, leaving an unpleasant aftertaste in the air.
- The musty smelt of an old attic lingered in the air, carrying with it the memories of forgotten belongings.
- The smelt of ozone in the air after a thunderstorm indicated that the storm had purified the atmosphere.
FAQs About the word smelt
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water, small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters, extract
sniffed, inhaled, snuffed,breathed, whiffed, scented, savored,nosed, savoured, snorted
rocked, rocked,ruled, ruled,,
The freshly cut grass smelt of earthy sweetness, perfuming the summer air.
The burning embers of the campfire emitted a distinct smelt that evoked memories of cozy nights.
The smelt of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen, inviting everyone to the table.
The smelter released an acrid smell that hung heavy in the industrial district.
