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scent

Pronunciation: [sɛnt]

Word

Learn how to use scent in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce scent

Pronunciation: [sɛnt]

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