scent

scent · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one.

  2. 2.

    A trail indicated by smell that can be followed.

  3. 3.

    Perfume or cologne.

  4. 4.

    [as verb]To smell; to detect by smell.

Forms

plural: scents

Related words

Antonyms: odor, stench
See also: aroma, fragrance, perfume, smell
Synonyms: aroma, fragrance, smell

Etymology

From Old French sentir ("to feel, smell"), from Latin sentire.