aroma
/ə'roumə/
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Definition
- 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
- a distinctive odor that is pleasant
- any property detected by the olfactory system