scent
word
/ˈsɛnt/
sent
/sˈɛnt/
sent
Definition
A scent is a smell, especially one that is pleasant or noticeable. It can also mean a trail of smell that people or animals follow.
Usage & Nuances
Often more positive or literary than 'smell', though it can be neutral in some contexts. Common phrases include 'floral scent', 'catch a scent', and 'follow a scent'. In products, 'scent' is very common for perfumes, candles, and soaps.
Spanish: aroma - olorPortuguese (BR): cheiro - aromaPortuguese (PT): cheiro - aromaChinese (Simplified): 气味 - 香味Chinese (Traditional): 氣味 - 香味Hindi: गंध - खुशबूArabic: رائحة - عبيرBengali: গন্ধ - সুগন্ধRussian: аромат - запах (след)Japanese: 香り - 匂い (追跡用)Vietnamese: hương - mùi (dấu vết)Korean: 향기 - 냄새 (추적용)Turkish: koku - koku izi (iz sürme)Urdu: خوشبو - بو (نشان)Indonesian: aroma - bau (jejak)
Example Sentences
The room had a sweet scent of flowers.
basic
The dog followed the scent into the forest.
basic
This soap has a fresh lemon scent.
basic
I caught the scent of coffee as soon as I walked in.
natural
That candle's scent is a bit too strong for me.
natural
Once the fox picked up our scent, it ran off.
natural