Aroma: meaning, definitions and examples

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aroma

[ əˈrəʊmə ]

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delicious smell

Aroma is a pleasant, usually strong smell. It can be a fragrance or odor that is appealing to the senses.

Synonyms

fragrance, perfume, scent, smell

Examples of usage

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room.
She closed her eyes and inhaled the sweet aroma of flowers.
The aroma of coffee wafted through the air.

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characteristic smell

Aroma can also refer to the characteristic smell of a particular substance or place.

Synonyms

fragrance, scent, smell

Examples of usage

The aroma of spices in the market was overwhelming.
The aroma of the ocean greeted them as they arrived at the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "aroma" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aroma

🇮🇳 सुगंध

🇩🇪 Aroma

🇮🇩 aroma

🇺🇦 аромат

🇵🇱 aromat

🇯🇵 香り (kaori)

🇫🇷 arôme

🇪🇸 aroma

🇹🇷 aroma

🇰🇷 향기 (hyanggi)

🇸🇦 عطر

🇨🇿 aroma

🇸🇰 aroma

🇨🇳 香味 (xiāngwèi)

🇸🇮 aroma

🇮🇸 ilmur

🇰🇿 хош иіс

🇬🇪 არომატი

🇦🇿 aroma

🇲🇽 aroma

Word origin

The word 'aroma' comes from the Greek word 'arōma' meaning spice or seasoning. It has been used in English since the early 18th century to describe pleasant smells and fragrances.

See also: aromatic, aromatize, aromatized.