Pronunciation: /sɛnt/

Definitions of scent

noun a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant

Example Sentences

A1 I love the scent of fresh flowers.

A2 The scent of her perfume lingered in the air.

B1 The scent of pine trees filled the forest.

B2 The scent of baking bread wafted from the bakery.

C1 The scent of the ocean always brings back memories of my childhood.

C2 The scent of the roses in the garden was intoxicating.

verb to perceive or detect by or as if by the sense of smell

Example Sentences

A1 I scent the flowers in the garden.

A2 She scents the air with perfume before going out.

B1 The chef scents the soup with herbs and spices.

B2 The baker scents the bread with cinnamon and nutmeg.

C1 The perfumer carefully scents each bottle of perfume.

C2 The winemaker scents the barrels to enhance the flavor of the wine.

Examples of scent in a Sentence

formal The scent of roses filled the garden as we walked through.

informal I love the scent of freshly baked cookies in the kitchen.

slang That perfume has a killer scent, I need to get myself a bottle.

figurative The scent of success was in the air as they finalized the deal.

Grammatical Forms of scent

past tense

scented

plural

scents

comparative

more scented

superlative

most scented

present tense

scent

future tense

will scent

perfect tense

have scented

continuous tense

scenting

singular

scent

positive degree

scented

infinitive

to scent

gerund

scenting

participle

scented

Origin and Evolution of scent

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'scent' originated from the Latin word 'sentire' which means 'to feel' or 'to perceive'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scent' evolved to specifically refer to the sense of smell and the pleasant or unpleasant odor that something gives off.