aroma

noun

aro·ma ə-ˈrō-mə

Synonyms of aroma next

: a distinctive, pervasive, and usually pleasant or savory smell

the aroma of freshly-baked bread

broadly : odor

: the odor of a wine imparted by the grapes from which it is made

The wine has a fruity aroma.

: a distinctive quality or atmosphere : flavor

the sweet aroma of success

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smell, scent, odor, aroma mean the quality that makes a thing perceptible to the olfactory sense.

smell implies solely the sensation without suggestion of quality or character.

an odd smell permeated the room

scent applies to the characteristic smell given off by a substance, an animal, or a plant.

the scent of lilacs

odor may imply a stronger or more readily distinguished scent or it may be equivalent to smell.

a cheese with a strong odor

aroma suggests a somewhat penetrating usually pleasant odor.

the aroma of freshly ground coffee

Examples of aroma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With its balanced malt profile and floral aroma, Upside Dawn is an easy-drinking golden ale that suits any tailgate occasion. —

Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 The spice comes through, but so does the aroma of other Portillo's foods and hot dog cake just isn't my fave. —

Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024 Aged for four months in French oak casks that previously held Napa Valley Chardonnay, the flavor is bursting with winter spices, butterscotch, vanilla, and earthy agave, with a heady aroma to match. —

Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024 Dimitri Weber, creator of fragrance brand Goldfield & Banks, is convinced that kunzea (a spiky flower native to Australia and New Zealand) will reign supreme in perfume thanks to its fresh, herbaceous aroma with a hint of autumnal spice. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aroma

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English aromat "fragrant substance, as a spice or ointment," borrowed from Anglo-French aromat, aromant "balm," borrowed from Latin arōmat-, arōma "fragrant substance, spice," borrowed from Greek arōmat-, árōma, of obscure origin

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of aroma was in 1788

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aroma

noun

aro·ma ə-ˈrō-mə

: a noticeable and usually pleasant smell

the aroma of coffee

Last Updated: 12 Sep 2024 - Updated example sentences

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aroma

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