Pronunciation: /ðə snɪf tɛst/
noun a word that can be the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or the subject of a sentence
A1 I always use the sniff test to check if food is still good to eat.
A2 My mom taught me how to do the sniff test to determine if milk has gone bad.
B1 Before buying any clothes online, I always do the sniff test to make sure they don't have a weird smell.
B2 As a chef, I rely on the sniff test to determine the freshness of ingredients before using them in my dishes.
C1 The experienced wine taster could tell the quality of a wine just by doing the sniff test.
C2 When evaluating perfumes, experts often use the sniff test to detect the different notes and layers of the fragrance.
formal Before purchasing any food product, it is important to do the sniff test to ensure its freshness.
informal I always give leftovers the sniff test before deciding whether to eat them or not.
slang Dude, just give it the sniff test before you decide if it's worth keeping.
figurative She always uses the sniff test when meeting new people to gauge their intentions.
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