Olfactory Meaning in English

word

US

oʊɫˈfæktɝi

ohl-FAK-ter-ee

UK

ɒlfˈæktəɹˌi

ol-FAK-tuh-ree

Definition

Related to the sense of smell or the act of smelling.

Usage & Nuances

"Olfactory" is formal and often used in scientific or medical contexts (e.g., "olfactory nerve"). Rare in everyday speech; use "smell" in casual situations. Appears in phrases like "olfactory system" or "olfactory senses."

• Spanish: olfativo
• Portuguese (BR): olfativo
• Portuguese (PT): olfativo
• Chinese (Simplified): 嗅觉的
• Chinese (Traditional): 嗅覺的
• Hindi: घ्राणी (ghrāṇī)
• Arabic: شمي
• Bengali: ঘ্রাণেন্দ্রিয় - ঘ্রাণসংক্রান্ত
• Russian: обонятельный
• Japanese: 嗅覚の
• Vietnamese: khứu giác
• Korean: 후각의
• Turkish: koku ile ilgili - olfaktör
• Urdu: سوندھی سے متعلق
• Indonesian: penciuman

Example Sentences

Dogs have a very sensitive olfactory system.

basic

The olfactory nerves help us smell different odors.

basic

Humans rely on their olfactory sense to enjoy food.

basic

After a cold, my olfactory senses weren’t as sharp as usual.

natural

Scientists are still studying how the olfactory system detects thousands of different smells.

natural

Your olfactory memory can instantly remind you of places from your childhood.

natural