scent
Example Sentences
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“I’ve been told that it was inspired by tombs. That does not sound appealing, but the scent is actually quite light, not too dark or depressing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
People drifted in and out, collecting bags of food or hot plates, as the air filled with the scent of cooking.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Lindeman says she was inspired by Los Angeles’ broader scent culture and a curiosity about what it would feel like to center smell in a communal setting.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
When termites follow that scent into insecticide treated wood, the treatment becomes more effective.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
“You staying for the midnight movies?” she asks, but you’re distracted by the scent of frybread and strawberries.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing scent
The Nose Knows: Olfactory Vocabulary
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Smell Words
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