Petrichor

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛtrɪˌkɔr/

Definitions of petrichor

noun a pleasant, earthy smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

Example Sentences

A1 I love the smell of petrichor after it rains.

A2 The petrichor in the air reminded me of my childhood summers.

B1 The petrichor from the damp soil filled the room with a fresh scent.

B2 The petrichor wafting through the forest was invigorating.

C1 The subtle petrichor in the air signaled the start of the rainy season.

C2 The petrichor mingled with the scent of pine trees, creating a unique aroma.

Examples of petrichor in a Sentence

formal The petrichor in the air after a summer rain is a result of the release of oils from the earth.

informal I love the smell of petrichor after a rainstorm, it's so refreshing.

slang Dude, the petrichor outside is giving me life right now.

figurative The petrichor of nostalgia filled the room as she opened the old photo album.

Grammatical Forms of petrichor

• plural: petrichors
• comparative: more petrichor
• superlative: most petrichor
• present tense: petrichors
• future tense: will petrichor
• perfect tense: have petrichored
• continuous tense: is petrichoring
• singular: petrichor
• positive degree: petrichor
• infinitive: to petrichor
• gerund: petrichoring
• participle: petrichored

Origin and Evolution of petrichor

First Known Use: 1964 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'petrichor' is derived from the Greek words 'petra' meaning 'stone' and 'ichor' meaning 'the fluid that flows in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'petrichor' was coined by two Australian researchers, Isabel Joy Bear and Roderick G. Thomas, in 1964. It refers to the distinct earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. The word has since gained popularity and is now commonly used to describe this phenomenon.