Definition of scent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fragranceUK perfume or fragranceUK
- She wore a light floral scent..
2.
animal trailsmell left by an animal for tracing
- The hound followed the scent through the forest.
3.
huntingtrail or clue to find something
- The detective was on the scent of the thief.
4.
olfactory sensesense of smell
- Dogs have a keen scent.
Verb
1.
sensestr. perceive or detect the smell oftr.
- The dog scented the treats hidden under the bed..
2.
fragrancetr. apply a pleasant smell to somethingtr.
- She scented the room with lavender oil.
3.
intuitiontr. have a suspicion or intuition about somethingtr.
- He scented danger in the air.
4.
huntingintr. Dated hunt using the sense of smellintr. Dated
- The hounds scented the fox through the forest.
Expressions with scent
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mislead someone so they stop following the right clue or idea
The suspect put police off the scent with a fake alibi.
fail to follow a trail or track
The hounds lost the scent in the forest.
searching for something by following clues or evidence
The detective was on the scent of the missing jewels.
detect a smell or odor
The dog picked up a scent and started to bark.
become aware of something
The journalist picked up the scent of a major scandal.
mislead someone so they stop following the right clue
The thief put off the scent by hiding the evidence.
situation that seems risky or threatening
The scent of danger was palpable as they approached the dark alley.
find by using the sense of smell
The dog was trained to scent out drugs at the airport..
distract someone from the main issue
She threw him off the scent by bringing up an unrelated topic.
sense an opportunity for advantage
The competitors scented blood when the leading player got injured.
track something by its smell
The dog can follow the scent to find the missing person.
detect a smell in the air
The dog scented the air for any signs of danger.
woman's perfume
She wore the scent of a woman that evening.
very close to finding something or someone
The detectives are hot on the scent of the missing child.
misleading clue in writing or storytelling
The novel's false scent kept readers guessing the ending.
breed of dog with a strong sense of smell
The scent hound is known for its exceptional tracking abilities.
animal organ making strong-smelling substances for communication or defense
A skunk uses its scent gland to spray predators.
Origin of scent
Latin, sentire (to feel)
Terms with scent included in their meaning
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detect scent
perceive a scent through the nose
unique scent
distinctive odor that something gives off
scent product
perfume liquid for wearing, usually low oil concentration
hair care
oil used on hair for care, shine, scent, or styling
literal
inhale the scent of flowers to enjoy it
grooming fragrance
liquid or gel used after shaving for skin care and scent
cosmetics
oily liquid rubbed on skin to soften, scent, or relax
home
device that spreads scent in a room
taste
having the flavor or scent of lemons
detecting scent
detect by smell or as if by smell
track
marks or scent left behind that can be followed
fragrance
having a scent like wood
post-shave care
liquid applied to the skin after shaving to soothe and scent
bath product
hard-packed ball that fizzes and adds scent or color to bathwater
scent
suspicious or questionable scent
scent
having a strong, sweet smell like flowers
scent
having a pleasant or sweet smell
scent
related to detecting scents
scent
resembling the smell of musk
neutral scent
having no smell or scent
scent
having a pleasant smell from added fragrance
natural scent
smell produced by the body, often unpleasant
wine scent
the characteristic aroma of a wine or liqueur
scent
positioned to smell something carried by the wind
Examples of scent in a sentence
He chose a new scent for the occasion. The scent led the hunters to the hidden den. Wolves use scent to communicate and navigate. The hounds picked up the fox's scent. Police lost the scent near the river. The scent of fresh flowers filled the room.
She followed the scent to the bakery. The cat scented the fish from across the room. He could scent the flowers as he walked by. He scented his clothes with a hint of jasmine. The chef scented the dish with fresh herbs. She could scent his fear from across the room. The dog scented the trail of the missing hiker. The beagle scented a rabbit near the hedge. At dawn, the dogs scented deer across the field.
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- French:fragrance, flairer, ...
- German:Parfüm, riechen, ...
- Italian:profumo, percepire, ...
- Spanish:perfume, percibir, ...
- Portuguese:perfume, cheirar, ...
- Chinese:香氛, 嗅出, ...
- Japanese:香水, 嗅ぎつける, ...
- Arabic:عِطْر, شَمَّ, ...
- Hebrew:נִיחוֹחַ, לְהָרִיחַ, ...
- Russian:духи, чуять, ...
- Ukrainian:аромат, винюхувати, ...
- Hindi:खुशबू, सूंघना, ...
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