scent

1 of 2

noun

ˈsent

: effluvia from a substance that affect the sense of smell: such as

: an odor left by an animal on a surface passed over

: a characteristic or particular odor

especially : one that is agreeable

: power of smelling : sense of smell

a keen scent

: power of detection : nose

a scent for heresy

: a course of pursuit or discovery

throw one off the scent

: inkling, intimation

a scent of trouble

: perfume sense 2

: bits of paper dropped in the game of hare and hounds

: a mixture prepared for use as a lure in hunting or fishing

scentless

ˈsent-ləs

adjective

scent

2 of 2

verb

scented; scenting; scents

transitive verb

: to perceive by the olfactory organs : smell

: to get or have an inkling of

scent trouble

: to imbue or fill with odor

scented the air with perfume

intransitive verb

: to yield an odor of some specified kind

this scents of sulfur

also : to bear indication or suggestions

: to use the nose in seeking or tracking prey

Example Sentences

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

Dogs are renowned for their ability to identify and track objects by scent.

Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 26 July 2022 For those who aren’t soothed by the scent of cordite, Super offered an alternative.

Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Chiklak heard a commotion on Tuesday night as bears went inside a nearby tent, drawn by the scent of food.

Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022 Every spring there is a moment when I am overcome by the scent of the new season.

Genevieve Fullan, Longreads, 12 Apr. 2022 At Plénitude, the chef works like a perfumer, seeking to evoke the range of emotion aroused by a unique scent, but through his own medium: sauces.

Vivian Song, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2022 Jocelyn Bennett paints her daughters’ toenails, not bothered by the strong scent of nail polish filling the room at the HomeTown Studios in Orlando.

Vladimir Isachenkov, orlandosentinel.com, 6 Aug. 2021 Maybe Asha and Ravi want to throw nosy aunties off the scent.

Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 The lip glosses were designed to resemble the sauces not just in color but also in scent.

Gabi Thorne, Allure, 29 July 2022

Verb

But, scent aside, both sticks are infused with sodium PCA.

Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022 Dr Acharya mentions that essential oils (concentrated oils extracted from plants) are also used to scent products (often by brands which market themselves as 'natural' or 'clean').

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2022 For a few precious weeks, its regal petals scent the surrounding area with a lemony fragrance.

BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 This hand-poured, clean-burning soy candle will scent your apartment for up to 60 hours.

Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2022 The cluster of pines that scent my favorite picnic spot.

Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2022 Anyone who has experienced a rainy day in the desert knows about that delicate fragrance that rises to scent the shifting winds.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2021 But its main purpose is to scent your space for up to eight cordless hours.

Nykia Spradley, Allure, 29 Nov. 2021 At the moment, L’Oreal is benefitting from a boom in fragrances, to scent the return to real life.

David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

scent 1 of 2

noun

ˈsent

: an odor that is given off by someone or something

… a little wind … brought a fresh scent of newly turned earth with it.

Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

: power or sense of smell

The dog has a keen scent.

: a course followed in search or pursuit of something

The reporter was on the scent of a story.

: perfume entry 1 sense 1

scent

2 of 2

verb

scented; scenting

: to become aware of or follow through the sense of smell

The dog scented a rabbit.

: to get a hint of

Aunt Petunia obviously scented danger, too …

J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

: to fill with an odor : perfume

Roses scent the air.

scent 1 of 2

noun

as in fragrance

a sweet or pleasant smell the delightful scent of her perfume

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

fragrance
aroma
fragrancy
perfume
attar
balm
incense
bouquet
redolence
spice
otto
essence
odor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stench
stink
reek
malodor
fetor

as in smell

the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose dogs are able to detect scents that are far below the threshold detectable by the human nose

Synonyms & Similar Words

smell
aroma
fragrance
sniff
stench
odor
fragrancy
perfume
redolence
whiff
attar
musk
bouquet
rankness
malodor
spice
stink
funk
tang
savoriness
fetor
lusciousness
incense
rancidity
ambrosia
reek
savor
savour
gaminess
foulness
otto
acridness
aromaticity
noisomeness
fetidness
odorousness
odoriferousness

scent

2 of 2

verb

as in to perfume

to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance fancy bars of soap scented with lavender

Synonyms & Similar Words

perfume
incense
odorize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

deodorize
stink up

as in to smell

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose the dog scented a rabbit and suddenly took off

Synonyms & Similar Words

smell
sniff
inhale
whiff
nose
snuff
breathe
respire
snort
snuffle
savour
savor
drink (in)

as in to sense

to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

Synonyms & Similar Words

sense
smell
feel
see
taste
notice
hear
perceive
sight
note
expect
realize
spy
eye
view
divine
remark
anticipate
witness
discern
discover
suspect
ascertain
learn
find out
distinguish
guess
foresee
behold
regard
espy
observe
suppose
descry
look (at)
surmise
presume
catch on (to)
conjecture
speculate
assume
foreknow

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of scent are fragrance, perfume, and redolence. While all these words mean "a sweet or pleasant odor," scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation.

scent-free soaps

While in some cases nearly identical to scent, fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things.

the fragrance of pine

The meanings of perfume and scent largely overlap; however, perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor.

the perfume of lilacs

In some situations, the words redolence and scent are roughly equivalent. However, redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors.

the redolence of a forest after a rain

单词	scent
释义	scent 1 of 2 noun ˈsent 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 2 a : 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 scentless ˈsent-ləs adjective scent 2 of 2 verb scented; scenting; scents transitive verb 1 a : 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 intransitive verb 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 Synonyms Noun aroma attar otto balm bouquet fragrance fragrancy incense perfume redolence spice Verb incense odorize perfume See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Dogs are renowned for their ability to identify and track objects by scent. Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 26 July 2022 For those who aren’t soothed by the scent of cordite, Super offered an alternative. Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Chiklak heard a commotion on Tuesday night as bears went inside a nearby tent, drawn by the scent of food. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022 Every spring there is a moment when I am overcome by the scent of the new season. Genevieve Fullan, Longreads, 12 Apr. 2022 At Plénitude, the chef works like a perfumer, seeking to evoke the range of emotion aroused by a unique scent, but through his own medium: sauces. Vivian Song, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2022 Jocelyn Bennett paints her daughters’ toenails, not bothered by the strong scent of nail polish filling the room at the HomeTown Studios in Orlando. Vladimir Isachenkov, orlandosentinel.com, 6 Aug. 2021 Maybe Asha and Ravi want to throw nosy aunties off the scent. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 The lip glosses were designed to resemble the sauces not just in color but also in scent. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 29 July 2022 Verb But, scent aside, both sticks are infused with sodium PCA. Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022 Dr Acharya mentions that essential oils (concentrated oils extracted from plants) are also used to scent products (often by brands which market themselves as 'natural' or 'clean'). Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2022 For a few precious weeks, its regal petals scent the surrounding area with a lemony fragrance. BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 This hand-poured, clean-burning soy candle will scent your apartment for up to 60 hours. Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2022 The cluster of pines that scent my favorite picnic spot. Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2022 Anyone who has experienced a rainy day in the desert knows about that delicate fragrance that rises to scent the shifting winds. San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2021 But its main purpose is to scent your space for up to eight cordless hours. Nykia Spradley, Allure, 29 Nov. 2021 At the moment, L’Oreal is benefitting from a boom in fragrances, to scent the return to real life. David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English sent, from Anglo-French sente, from sentir Verb Middle English senten, from Anglo-French sentir to feel, smell, from Latin sentire to perceive, feel — more at sense First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing scent on the scent of scent hound put (an animal) off the/someone's scent on the scent of scent hound put (an animal) off the/someone's scent Kids Definition scent 1 of 2 noun ˈsent 1 : an odor that is given off by someone or something … a little wind … brought a fresh scent of newly turned earth with it. Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden 2 : power or sense of smell The dog has a keen scent. 3 : a course followed in search or pursuit of something The reporter was on the scent of a story. 4 : perfume entry 1 sense 1 scent 2 of 2 verb scented; scenting 1 : to become aware of or follow through the sense of smell The dog scented a rabbit. 2 : to get a hint of Aunt Petunia obviously scented danger, too … J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 3 : to fill with an odor : perfume Roses scent the air. scent 1 of 2 noun 1 as in fragrance a sweet or pleasant smell the delightful scent of her perfume Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fragrance aroma fragrancy perfume attar balm incense bouquet redolence spice otto essence odor Antonyms & Near Antonyms stench stink reek malodor fetor 2 as in smell the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose dogs are able to detect scents that are far below the threshold detectable by the human nose Synonyms & Similar Words smell aroma fragrance sniff stench odor fragrancy perfume redolence whiff attar musk bouquet rankness malodor spice stink funk tang savoriness fetor lusciousness incense rancidity ambrosia reek savor savour gaminess foulness otto acridness aromaticity noisomeness fetidness odorousness odoriferousness scent 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to perfume to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance fancy bars of soap scented with lavender Synonyms & Similar Words perfume incense odorize Antonyms & Near Antonyms deodorize stink up 2 as in to smell to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose the dog scented a rabbit and suddenly took off Synonyms & Similar Words smell sniff inhale whiff nose snuff breathe respire snort snuffle savour savor drink (in) 3 as in to sense to have a vague awareness of he scented danger Synonyms & Similar Words sense smell feel see taste notice hear perceive sight note expect realize spy eye view divine remark anticipate witness discern discover suspect ascertain learn find out distinguish guess foresee behold regard espy observe suppose descry look (at) surmise presume catch on (to) conjecture speculate assume foreknow Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of scent are fragrance, perfume, and redolence. While all these words mean "a sweet or pleasant odor," scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation. scent-free soaps While in some cases nearly identical to scent, fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things. the fragrance of pine The meanings of perfume and scent largely overlap; however, perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor. the perfume of lilacs In some situations, the words redolence and scent are roughly equivalent. However, redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors. the redolence of a forest after a rain
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