whiff

Example Sentences

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A whiff of Cynthia’s signature scent, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, helped her remember her mom.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

There are moments when guests will get a whiff of a fragrance that pairs with the storyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A whiff of lemongrass and wet soil tickle the nose in Palli Fleischer Lyberth's vertical farm in Sisimiut, the second-largest town in the Danish autonomous territory.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Vauxhall, 150 miles southeast of Calgary, calls itself the “Potato Capital of the West,” but its spud fields whiff of petroleum because they also sprout oil derricks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

When I drew in a breath, I caught a whiff of the ocean breeze.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros