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scent

 

[ sent ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

smell

A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.

Synonyms

aroma, fragrance, perfume

Examples of usage

  • The scent of fresh flowers filled the room.
  • She recognized the familiar scent of her mother's perfume.
  • The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.
Context #2 | Noun

perfume

A liquid substance that you put on your body in small amounts in order to smell pleasant.

Synonyms

aroma, fragrance, perfume

Examples of usage

  • She sprayed on some scent before going out.
  • He bought her a bottle of expensive scent for her birthday.
Context #3 | Verb

smell

To perceive or detect by or as if by the sense of smell.

Synonyms

detect, smell, sniff

Examples of usage

  • I could scent the aroma of fresh coffee from the kitchen.
  • The dog scented the scent of its owner from afar.

Translations

Translations of the word "scent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคง (gandh)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geruch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapach

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ‚ใ„ (nioi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท odeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ (naemsae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฆุญุฉ (ra'iha)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลฏnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรดลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ”ๅ‘ณ (qรฌwรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vonj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ilmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜ (suni)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoxu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olor

Etymology

The word 'scent' originated from the Old French word 'sentir', meaning 'to feel' or 'smell'. It was influenced by the Latin word 'sentire', which also means 'to feel'. Over time, 'scent' evolved to refer specifically to a pleasant or distinctive smell. The use of scents and perfumes has been a part of human culture for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations where fragrances were used for rituals, religious ceremonies, and personal hygiene.

See also: scented.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,006 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.