scent

noun
UK: /sent/
US: /sent/

  1. A pleasant natural smell.

    1. I love the scent of flowers
    2. The air was filled with the sweet scent of pine needles after the rain

  2. A liquid substance that you put on your skin to make you smell attractive.

    1. She wears a lovely scent.
    2. The shop sells a wide range of perfumes and scents for both men and women.

  3. The smell left by an animal or person that can be followed by other animals or people.

    1. The dogs followed the scent.
    2. The experienced tracker was able to pick up the scent even after the heavy rainfall.

Synonyms

odor aroma smell perfume fragrance
scent verb

  1. To notice or discover something because you smell it.

    1. Can you scent gas?
    2. The dog could scent the hidden treats from across the room.

  2. To emit an odor.

    1. These flowers scent the entire garden.
    2. The lavender plants scent the air with their calming fragrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scent" in English means: A pleasant natural smell., A liquid substance that you put on your skin to make you smell attractive., The smell left by an animal or person that can be followed by other animals or people..

The phonetic transcription of "scent" is /sent/ in British English and /sent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scent": odor, aroma, smell, perfume, fragrance.

Example usage of "scent": "I love the scent of flowers". More examples on the page.