Scent

/sɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.

The scent of blooming flowers filled the air in the garden.

A fragrance or odor that can trigger memories or emotions.

She was reminded of her childhood every time she caught a whiff of the scent of fresh-baked cookies.

The ability to smell; an olfactory perception.

Dogs have a highly developed sense of scent, which aids them in tracking and hunting.

verb

To perceive or detect a smell.

The dog scented the trail and began to follow it.

To apply a fragrance to something.

She scented her room with lavender oil to create a calming atmosphere.

Middle English; from Old French 'sentir' meaning to smell.

scent of success

a feeling or indication that one is likely to achieve success.

scent trails

paths marked by the smell of an animal or object, often used in tracking.

follow your nose

to follow a smell to find something.

caught the scent

to notice or become aware of something.

smell

The faculty of perceiving odors.

aroma

A pleasant smell, often used to describe food or drink.

fragrance

A sweet or pleasant odor, often associated with perfume.

In hip-hop culture, indicates something that is appealing or noteworthy.

That new track has a real scent to it.

Used to describe an attractive person or something eye-catching.

She's got that scent, you know what I mean?