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scent

Definition

  • noun: a pleasant smell that is produced by something
  • noun: effluvia from a substance that affect the sense of smell
  • verb: to become aware of (something) by smell
  • verb: to perceive by the olfactory organs
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: smell, perfume, odor

Examples

  • He was being investigated by federal officials but he somehow managed to 'put them off the/his scent'.

  • Scientists are 'on the scent of' a cure. [=are looking for and are close to finding a cure]

  • The reporter was 'on the scent of' a big story. [=was following/investigating a big story]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Air fresheners are high margin, right? At cents wholesale, yeah. Right. So I'm thinking we reorganize the display, separate the food scents from the nature scents. I mean, does bubble gum belong anywhere near ocean spray? No. And pine is still our biggest seller, right? (..)
    2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Blood Money Season: 5 Episode 9