scent
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
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.