scent
Example Sentences
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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
But for me, this step is mostly about scent.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
As he bent to take in the cub’s sweet-grass scent, Wolf licked his cheek, then gently pressed his forehead against Torak’s own.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing scent
The Nose Knows: Olfactory Vocabulary
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Words to Know Before You Defrost the Bird
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Smell Words
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