Meaning & use

aroma

noun·Everyday

A distinctive smell, usually a pleasant one associated with food, drink, or plants.

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The aroma of fresh bread drifted through the bakery and out onto the street.

A rich aroma of coffee filled the kitchen every morning.

A note on using this word

Aroma almost always implies a pleasant smell, unlike the neutral word 'smell' or the negative word 'stench'.

Words with a similar meaning

scentfragrancesmell

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Words with an opposite meaning

stench

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