scent1 nounscent2 verb
scentscent1 /sent/ ●○○ noun 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- The deer caught the scent of the man, and sprang off over the hill.
- The dogs followed the fox's scent to the edge of the forest.
- The sweet scent of incense filled the air.
- Two police bloodhounds followed the boy's scent to the old house.
- All she could smell was the clean masculine scent of Guido's skin.
- If you like a sweeter scent and have a wetter spot, prostrate chamomile works the same way.
- She handed the joint to him after taking the first toke, filling the room with scent.
- The scent and hissing of pine needles make him believe he's in a hospital where nurses pass by him.
- The scent made its way up to the chapel and viewing rooms, where two bodies were laid out.
- The band might evoke a gallery of role models, but its musical scent remains purely and distinctively Pavement.
- There she would lick them and give them her scent and then allow them to feed alongside her own kittens.
- Was the scent essentially McAllister, or was it some subtle perfume she chose to wear?
THESAURUS
something that you can recognize by breathing in through your nose: · the smell from the kitchen· What’s that awful smell?· the sweet smell of roses
something that you smell for a short time: · He caught a whiff of her perfume.· a whiff of apple blossom
a smell – used especially about the pleasant smell from flowers, plants, or fruit. Also used about the smell left by an animal: · The rose had a beautiful scent.· Cats use their scent to mark their territory.· the sharp, dying scent of autumn· the heady scent (=strong scent)of magnolias
a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, plants, or fruit. Fragrance and perfume are more formal than scent: · the sweet perfume of the orange blossoms· Each mango has its own special fragrance.
formal a pleasant smell from food or coffee: · the aroma of fresh coffee· The kitchen was filled with the aroma of mince pies.
British English, odor American English formal an unpleasant smell: · An unpleasant odour was coming from the dustbins.· the odor of stale tobacco smoke
British English informal an unpleasant smell: · What’s that horrible pong?
a very strong and unpleasant smell: · I couldn’t get rid of the stink of sweat.· The toilet gave off a terrible stench.
Longman Language Activatorto succeed in escaping from someone who is chasing you to succeed in escaping from someone who is trying to catch you: · It looks as if they've escaped. They're probably over the border by now.· So far the terrorists have managed to escape the police.escape from: · He ducked down an alley to escape from the mob that was chasing him.escape into/across/over etc: · Criminals generally know their neighborhood well, so it's not difficult for them to escape into the back streets.
to escape from someone who is chasing you, especially when there is no chance that you will be caught afterwards: · How could you let him get away!· Police believe the gunmen got away in a white Ford pickup.get away from: · Follow that car and don't let it get away from you.get clean away (=get away completely): · Detectives followed the man as far as the harbour, but then he jumped into a speedboat and got clean away.
informal to escape from someone who is chasing you by tricking them or doing something unexpected: · Watch him very carefully - he might try and give us the slip.· I wanted to talk to her before she left the hotel, but she gave me the slip.
to escape from someone who is chasing you or trying to find you by cleverly doing something that makes it impossible for them to know where you are: · He made the calls from different pay phones around the city to throw the police off the scent.
to escape from someone, especially someone who has been chasing you for a long time, for example by hiding or by going faster than them: shake off somebody: · Mailer disappeared into a dark basement, hoping to shake off the gang.shake somebody off: · You're going to have to drive faster if you want to shake them off.
to successfully escape after a crime, leaving no signs to show where you are: · Police have found the helicopters that the terrorists used to make their getaway.make a clean getaway (=to escape leaving no signs to show where you are): · The robbers hopped into a waiting car and made a clean getaway.
formal to cleverly avoid being found or caught by someone, especially for a long time: · Despite a $25,000 reward on his head, he continues to elude the authorities.elude capture: · Lt. Forney managed to elude capture by enemy forces for several weeks.
a smell something that you notice by using your nose: · What's that smell? Is something burning?· We had the carpet cleaned, but we couldn't get rid of the musty smell.· The wonderful smells from the kitchen made her mouth water.smell of: · I really hate the smell of stale beer.
British /odor American a strong smell that is easy to recognize: · Each ant's nest has its own odor that ants use to recognize it.odour of: · Lingering in the air was the unmistakeable odor of barbecue smoke.· We immediately noticed the heavy odour of opium in the room.
the smell left by animals: · The dogs followed the fox's scent to the edge of the forest.scent of: · The deer caught the scent of the man, and sprang off over the hill.
a good smell a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, plants, or fruit: · The trees were so thick with flowers their scent was almost overpowering.· The flowers have been prized over the centuries for their heady perfume.scent/fragrance/perfume of: · The fragrance of lilacs always reminds me of spring.· A cool autumn breeze blew past, carrying with it the scent of pine.
a pleasant smell, especially from food or coffee: · Each of the cheeses has its own texture, flavour, and aroma.aroma of: · The aroma of coffee brought Christine into the small cafe.· The rich aroma of freshly baked bread filled the whole house.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
the heavy scent of the lilies
the heavy scent of the lilies· The smell of perfume filled the air.
· His hands smelled of perfumed soap.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· On my hands and knees and with my eyes shut, I could smell their faint scent.· There was a faint scent of ammonia in the air.· She could feel his breath on her cheek, and smell the faint warm scent of his skin.· The faint scent of essential oils fills the air.· Standing so close, she was aware of a faint scent of expensive aftershave, and his shirt had felt like silk.· A faint scent of tobacco and fish lingered, even though one of the windows had been opened.· She noticed how his slicked-back hair carried the faint, sweet scent of gel.
· The heady scent of blossom had hung about the churchyard.· I loved its profuse blossoms, its heady scent.· It wasn't like that with the girls at the office, all heady scent and pouting, glossy lips.· Lucy skirted the kiosk overflowing with vases and baskets of flowers; the heady scents were sickening.· The heady scent of hot spices restored the sense of relaxation that moment in the cloakroom had nearly undone.· By May the soft greens of spring darken and the freshness of the garden gives way to headier scents and fragrances.· The air was warm and sultry, with the heady scents of plants perhaps never seen before.
· Above them, a small incense burner gives off a languid and heavy, musky scent.· The ponderosas gave off a heavy scent of vanilla.· A gazebo heavy with the scent of jasmine or honeysuckle.· Inside, a faint whiff of disinfectant was almost overpowered by the heavy scent emanating from bowls of blue hyacinths.· Jezrael inhaled freshness, trying to rid her nostrils of that cloying, heavy scent.
· No other flowers were in the garden, yet I seemed to smell the strong scent of nicotiana.· Roses - a rich peach shade with a good strong scent.· The air filled with the strong scent of herbs being burned to discourage elemental spirits.· Whilst treating anyone with remedies they should avoid anything with a strong smell, scent, aroma or perfume.· Many of the older rose varieties also have a strong scent.· He could feel the old wood beneath his fingers, smell the strong pine scent of the fire.· A strong scent came from the unit for a while, but then gradually died away.
· In the kitchen Maude was singing softly as she baked bread, its sweet, fresh scent filling the house.· An extravagant collection of activities centered on the family shrine, as the sweet scent of incense hovered placidly above us.· The day was warm, the air sweet with the scent of scythed grass and chopped blackthorn.· The forsythia bushes at the back of the santuario yielded a delicate, sweet scent in the dewy air.· But all the sweet and strange scents of evening, the chill of night.· If you like a sweeter scent and have a wetter spot, prostrate chamomile works the same way.· Crisp yellow leaves scrunched satisfyingly underfoot, giving off a sweet sad scent.· Fish splashed in small pools and the sweet scent of the river hurrying by charmed our days.
· She could feel his breath on her cheek, and smell the faint warm scent of his skin.· The air was warm with the scent of hot fish stock, bouquet garni.· She heard the rustle of him pulling down his pyjama trousers and then she smelled the warm male scent of him.· He was standing so close to her that she was aware of the warm scent of his skin.· There was a warm sweet scent from the tidy muck heap.
VERB· As we slept, we breathed their scent all night.
· So he peered, leaning forward to catch a whiff of scent, listening to the man's quiet muttering.· The back door was open and I caught the spicy scent of yeast and cinnamon through the screen.· As I considered whether to smash her and throw her down on the mountainside, I caught her scent.· It was hinged on top and it swung back, and I caught the scent of the dead man in the bathtub.· The rough tweed of his jacket brushed her cheek and she caught the scent of soap and his aftershave.
· It's best to approach an animal with the wind blowing into your face so they can't pick up your scent.· The beasts had obviously picked up their scent and were now following their trail.· The hound had been given something of Sir Henry's to smell so that it would pick up his scent and follow him.· It's the time young hounds are trained to pick up the scent of a fox.
· But he'd got to put Graham off the scent.· Or were they trying to put him off the scent?· That put them off the scent.
· After a while, you can't smell your own scent - but everyone else certainly can!· He could smell the tiniest scent of chocolate on the wrapper.· On my hands and knees and with my eyes shut, I could smell their faint scent.· There were many conflicting smells -- musty scents suggestive of faded perfumes, herbal teas, and an aging woman.· No other flowers were in the garden, yet I seemed to smell the strong scent of nicotiana.· She could feel his breath on her cheek, and smell the faint warm scent of his skin.· Even before the Court of Investigation confirmed the workers' stand, the trade unions had smelled the scent of victory.· She heard the rustle of him pulling down his pyjama trousers and then she smelled the warm male scent of him.
· And why should I try to throw you off the scent?· The aspirant towards a more spiritual way of life will be thrown entirely off the scent.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[countable] a pleasant smell that something has SYN fragrance: - And why should I try to throw you off the scent?
- But he'd got to put Graham off the scent.
- Or were they trying to put him off the scent?
- That put them off the scent.
- The aspirant towards a more spiritual way of life will be thrown entirely off the scent.
- The trail seemed cold until a woman in Mississippi recognized Pearson's face in a wanted poster.
- These are full-bodied, richly flavoured wines which, with the wines of Sacy, are the best of the Petite Montagne.
a yellow rose with a lovely scentscent of the sweet scent of ripe fruit► see thesaurus at smell2[countable] the smell of a particular animal or person that some other animals, for example dogs, can follow3throw/put somebody off the scent to give someone false information to prevent them from catching you or discovering something: Was he trying to put me off the scent because I had come too close to the truth?4[countable, uncountable] especially British English a liquid that you put on your skin to make it smell pleasant SYN perfumescent1 nounscent2 verb
scentscent2 verb [transitive] WORD ORIGINscent2
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French sentir ‘to feel, smell’, from Latin sentire ‘to feel’VERB TABLE
scent
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | scent |
| he, she, it | scents | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | scented |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have scented |
| he, she, it | has scented | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had scented |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will scent |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have scented |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am scenting |
| he, she, it | is scenting | |
| you, we, they | are scenting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was scenting |
| you, we, they | were scenting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been scenting |
| he, she, it | has been scenting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been scenting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be scenting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been scenting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Police dogs have a very keen sense of smell and can scent even the slightest traces of drugs.
- The dog had scented something in the bushes.
- The fragrance of lilacs scented the evening air.
- Even Hallmark is selling bath gels and scented soaps with their cards, for goodness' sakes.
- He descended into the deep recesses of her neck where it was scented sweetly and so warm.
- He was fresh from the shower; his body smelt of the oil, which was scented with jasmine.
- Like a wolf pack scenting easy prey, they dismounted and spread out.
- She is the associative restimulator something his analytical mind, told to scent danger, picks up as the cause.
- Sweet peas flowered under the windows of the crowded barracks and were brought in to scent the rooms.
- The water for my shower is scented with wood-ash.
- Then he loped away as a hound came running silently through the trees, nose to the ground, scenting slowly.
Longman Language Activatorto smell something
to notice the smell of something, especially by putting your nose near it: · Smell these roses - aren't they lovely?· If you smell gas in the apartment, call this number immediately.· I swear I haven't had anything to drink. Smell my breath.can smell (=notice a smell): · I can smell something burning - are you sure you turned the oven off?
to take quick breaths through your nose in order to smell something: · He opened the milk and sniffed it.· Otto looked around quickly to make sure no one was looking and then sniffed his armpits.sniff at: · The dog was rushing around excitedly, sniffing at the ground.
informal to notice a smell, just for a short time: · I caught a whiff of roast beef as I walked past the kitchen.· Lisa passed so close to Paul that he got a whiff of her perfume.
if an animal scents something, especially another animal, it can smell that it is near: · The dog had scented something in the bushes.· Police dogs have a very keen sense of smell and can scent even the slightest traces of drugs.
· Blind people often have a much better sense of smell than other people.· Smoking can really ruin a person's sense of smell.keen sense of smell (=very good one) · Pigs have a keen sense of smell, which is why they are used to find truffles.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We scented danger and decided to leave.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the heavy scent of the lilies
We scented danger and decided to leave. the heavy scent of the lilies· The smell of perfume filled the air.
· His hands smelled of perfumed soap.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· Bunches of herbs hung to dry from the ceiling beam, scenting the air.· The rice cooker puffs away many nights, with jasmine rice scenting the air.· Heliotropes sweetly scented the air and were covered with tiny bees gathering pollen.· The windows are open, and at night scented stock perfumes the air.· Ruth found secret corners with grey stone seats and jasmine scenting the air.· The scented air carried peacefulness deep into our lungs.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1to give a particular smell to something: - The trail seemed cold until a woman in Mississippi recognized Pearson's face in a wanted poster.
- These are full-bodied, richly flavoured wines which, with the wines of Sacy, are the best of the Petite Montagne.
Honeysuckle and roses scented the air.2written to suddenly think that something is going to happen or exists: We scented danger and decided to leave. The press had immediately scented a story. The trade unions have scented victory.3if an animal scents another animal or a person, it knows that they are near because it can smell them