scent

B2
Pronunciation
/sษ›nt/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A distinctive odour or smell.

Example Sentences
  • the scent of a skunk
2 Definition

An odour left by an animal that may be used for tracing.

Example Sentences
  • The dogs lost the scent.
3 Definition

The sense of smell.

Example Sentences
  • I believe the bloodhound has the best scent of all dogs.
4 Definition

A perfume.

5 Definition

Any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone, such as the paper left behind in a paperchase.

6 Definition

Sense, perception.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

Example Sentences
  • The hounds scented the fox in the woods.
2 Definition

To have a suspicion of.

Example Sentences
  • I scented trouble when I saw them running down the hill towards me.
3 Definition

To impart an odour to.

Example Sentences
  • Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation.
4 Definition

To have a smell.

5 Definition

To hunt animals by means of the sense of smell.