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.

Noun

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