aroma

noun

aro·ma | \ ə-ˈrō-mə

Definition of aroma

1a : a distinctive, pervasive, and usually pleasant or savory smell the aroma of freshly-baked bread broadly : odor

b : the odor of a wine imparted by the grapes from which it is made The wine has a fruity aroma.

2 : a distinctive quality or atmosphere : flavor the sweet aroma of success

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smell, scent, odor, aroma mean the quality that makes a thing perceptible to the olfactory sense. smell implies solely the sensation without suggestion of quality or character. an odd smell permeated the room scent applies to the characteristic smell given off by a substance, an animal, or a plant. the scent of lilacs odor may imply a stronger or more readily distinguished scent or it may be equivalent to smell. a cheese with a strong odor aroma suggests a somewhat penetrating usually pleasant odor. the aroma of freshly ground coffee

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Besides chocolate's quirks, chemists are working on extending shelf life, mimicking marijuana's earthy aroma and making products safer. — Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 27 Aug. 2019 Besides chocolate’s quirks, chemists are working on extending shelf life, mimicking marijuana’s earthy aroma and making products safer. — Washington Post, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Besides chocolate’s quirks, chemists are working on extending shelf life, mimicking marijuana’s earthy aroma and making products safer. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Besides chocolate’s quirks, chemists are working on extending shelf life, mimicking marijuana’s earthy aroma and making products safer. — Carla K. Johnson, BostonGlobe.com, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Besides chocolate's quirks, chemists are working on extending shelf life, mimicking marijuana's earthy aroma and making products safer. — Author: Carla K. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Besides chocolate's quirks, chemists are working on extending shelf life, mimicking marijuana's earthy aroma and making products safer. — NBC News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Pumpkin and fall spices all blended together to replicate the recognizable PSL taste, giving off a comforting aroma and making us dream of cooler days. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Officially Returning to Starbucks This Month, the Earliest Ever," 20 Aug. 2019 Hot girl summer has been picking up steam, and what better way to balance out the spicy season than with a sweet-smelling aroma. — Jennifer Ford, Essence, "Spritz On These Fruity Scents For National Watermelon Day," 2 Aug. 2019

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aroma

noun

aro·ma | \ ə-ˈrō-mə

Kids Definition of aroma

: a noticeable and pleasant smell

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