scent

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant

Similar word(s): aroma, fragrance, perfume

Definition categories: thought, odor, odour, smell

2. an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced

Definition categories: thought, odor, odour, smell

3. any property detected by the olfactory system

Similar word(s): aroma, odor, odour, smell

Definition categories: attribute, property

Sentences with scent as a noun:

- the scent of flowers

- the scent of a skunk

- The dogs lost the scent.

- I believe the bloodhound has the best scent of all dogs.

verb

1. cause to smell or be smelly

Similar word(s): odorize, odourise

Definition categories: perception

2. catch the scent of; get wind of

Similar word(s): nose, wind

Definition categories: perception, smell

3. apply perfume to

Similar word(s): perfume

Definition categories: body, groom, neaten

Sentences with scent as a verb:

- The hounds scented the fox in the woods.

- Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation.