aroma

/ə'roumə/
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aroma

A fresh loaf of bread fills the kitchen with a warm aroma.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A distinctive, typically pleasant smell, often from food, drink, or plants.
    • A subtle, pervasive quality or atmosphere associated with something.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.
    • The garden was filled with the sweet aroma of roses.
    • The wine had a complex aroma of berries and oak.
Advanced Usage
  • "Aroma of": Used to specify the source or character of the pleasant smell.
    • The aroma of baking bread is irresistible.
  • "Carry an aroma": To have or be surrounded by a particular smell.
    • The old books carried the faint aroma of vanilla and paper.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aromatic (adj): Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
    • The chef used aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme.
  • Aromatherapy (n): The use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for healing and cosmetic purposes.
    • She uses lavender oil in aromatherapy to relax.
Synonyms
  • Fragrance: A sweet or pleasant smell, often from flowers or perfume.
  • Scent: A distinctive smell, which can be natural or artificial.
  • Bouquet: A characteristic scent, especially of wine.
Related Phrases
  • "Aroma compounds": (Technical) Chemical compounds that have a smell or odor.
    • Scientists study aroma compounds to understand flavors.
  • "Release an aroma": To emit a smell.
    • Crushing the leaves releases a strong aroma.
Related Idioms
  • "Aroma of success": A metaphorical sense of impending achievement or a favorable atmosphere.
    • There was an aroma of success in the air as the project neared completion.
aroma

A fresh loaf of bread fills the kitchen with a warm aroma.

Noun
  1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant
  2. any property detected by the olfactory system