scent
noun
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Definition of scent
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: effluvia from a substance that affect the sense of smell: such as
a
: an odor left by an animal on a surface passed over
b
: a characteristic or particular odor
especially
: one that is agreeable
2a
: power of smelling : sense of smell
a keen scent
b
: power of detection : nose
a scent for heresy
3
: a course of pursuit or discovery
throw one off the scent
4
: inkling, intimation
a scent of trouble
5
: perfume sense 2
6
: bits of paper dropped in the game of hare and hounds
7
: a mixture prepared for use as a lure in hunting or fishing
scent
verb
scented;
scenting;
scents
Definition of scent (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to perceive by the olfactory organs : smell
b
: to get or have an inkling of
scent trouble
2
: to imbue or fill with odor
scented the air with perfume
1
: to yield an odor of some specified kind
this scents of sulfur
also
: to bear indication or suggestions
2
: to use the nose in seeking or tracking prey
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Other Words from scent
Noun
scentless
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for scent
Synonyms: Noun
aroma, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrance, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, spice
Synonyms: Verb
Antonyms: Noun
fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of scent in a Sentence
Noun
The flower has a wonderful scent. The dogs followed the fox's scent. The prisoner escaped because the dogs lost his scent.Verb
The dog scented a rabbit. She scented the air with perfume.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Karsenty and colleagues exposed mice to several stressors, including a mild electric shock to the foot and a whiff of fox urine, a scent that triggers an innate fear response. — Emily Underwood, Science | AAAS, "Hormone secreted by bones may help us escape danger," 12 Sep. 2019 Some yoga instructors use incense or essential oils to set moods, but according to Yoga Journal, more studios are going scent-free. — The Washington Post, The Know, "The 12 dos and don’ts of yoga class," 7 Sep. 2019 Some yoga instructors use incense or essential oils to set moods, but according to Yoga Journal, more studios are going scent-free. — Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "12 etiquette tips for yoga class — and the reasons behind them," 4 Sep. 2019 Mirum isn’t the first to turn human sweat into a bottled scent. — Anne Quito, Quartz at Work, "A Finnish company is giving potential recruits perfume made from employees’ sweat," 23 Aug. 2019 Seidenfaden Busck has pulled together an eclectic set of references that never jar: African textiles, Japanese kokeshi dolls, and American folk art quilts all mesh together just so, with a signature room scent by Santa Maria Novella. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "These 6 European Apartments Are Basically Private Design Hotels," 23 Aug. 2019 Along the way, mists of water, puffs of air and a marshmallow-like scent in the hidden realm of Cloud Cuckoo Land will enhance the interactive feel of the ride, housed in two three-level theaters. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Lego Movie World will be Legoland’s biggest attraction ever," 15 Aug. 2019 In an online survey, 21,000 people preferred a scent-free commute, while 16,000 voted to extend the experiment. — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "Riders in Vienna have opted for stale subway air over aromatherapy," 10 Aug. 2019 Manion said some central and southern Michigan residents may smell a wildfire scent as the smoke descends in the atmosphere and moves south throughout the day. — Emma Keith, Detroit Free Press, "Canadian wildfires make for hazy Michigan skies," 8 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Every day an attendant puts fresh washcloths scented with eucalyptus oil in a cold refrigerator for people who want to mop their brows while exercising. — Los Angeles Times, "Los Angeles apartment owners race to add luxury amenities," 11 Aug. 2019 Fluffy whipped cream, scented with fresh strawberry puree and served over more fruit puree. — Robin Miller, azcentral, "Healthy summer dinners you can make without turning on the oven," 31 July 2019 Fox & the Knife calls it pepe e cacio and upends it gently, using goat butter and pink peppercorns, for a dish of thin spaghetti coated in silky sauce scented with Pecorino Sardo, a sheep’s milk cheese. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Celebrating simple pleasures at Karen Akunowicz’s restaurant Fox & the Knife," 23 July 2019 As if that wasn't enough, each crayon is scented — just like traditional Lip Smacker products. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Teen Vogue, "Crayola Collaborated with Lip Smacker on a Line of Lip Products," 2 Apr. 2019 As if that wasn't enough, each crayon is scented — just like traditional Lip Smacker products. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Lip Smacker Teamed Up With Crayola for the Cutest Crayon-Themed Collection," 1 Apr. 2019 Yes, Green Corner looks like an antiseptic neighborhood counter-service joint, but just try to keep me away from the kifta kabob, scented with sumac and cinnamon, tender and meaty and dripping with sizzling lamb fat. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "The best restaurants in Mesa," 15 July 2019 In the atrium of Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, guests took their seats at tables scented with fresh-cut gardenias and found boxed Godiva truffles awaiting them. — Lilah Ramzi,