scent
Example Sentences
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Zoo officials made the announcement in a recent Instagram post that included a video of the little mammals known for their distinct scent of buttered popcorn.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Consumers are experimenting more with fragrance and want to create their own scent wardrobes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Last Friday at Espacio 1839 in Boyle Heights, visitors were greeted by the thumping bass of cumbia sonideras, earthy scent of leather trinkets and clothing racks featuring silky screen-printed soccer jerseys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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
When she comes inside, our little motel room fills with smells—yeast and butter, and the distinct scent of coffee.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Vocabulary lists containing scent
The Nose Knows: Olfactory Vocabulary
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Smell Words
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