scent
Pronunciation: [sɛnt]
Word
Context: “perception”
(noun) a smell, especially a pleasant one. This is what you notice when something has a strong or nice fragrance, like flowers, food, or perfumes.
Example
The scent of fresh cookies filled the kitchen.
Example
The scent of the garbage was really bad.
Example
What scent do you like the most?
Context: “perception”
(verb) to detect or recognize a smell. When you use your nose to figure out what something smells like, you are scenting it.
Example
The dog can scent the treats hidden in the yard.
Example
I couldn't scent anything unusual in the air.
Example
Can you scent the flowers from here?
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