smell

1 of 2

verb

ˈsmel

smelled ˈsmeld How to pronounce smell (audio)

or chiefly British smelt ˈsmelt How to pronounce smell (audio)

; smelling

transitive verb

: to perceive the odor or scent of through stimuli affecting the olfactory nerves : get the odor or scent of with the nose

: to detect or become aware of as if by the sense of smell

I smell trouble

: to emit the odor of

intransitive verb

: to exercise the sense of smell

a(1)

: to have an odor or scent

(2)

: to have a characteristic aura or atmosphere : smack

the accounts … seemed to me to smell of truth

R. S. Bourne

also : seem, appear

the story didn't smell right

b(1)

: to have an offensive odor : stink

(2)

: to be of bad or questionable quality

all this from the moral point of view smells

A. F. Wills

smeller noun

smell

2 of 2

noun

: the property of a thing that affects the olfactory organs : odor

: the process, function, or power of smelling

: the sense concerned with the perception of odor

: a very small amount : trace

add only a smell of garlic

: a pervading or characteristic quality : aura

the smell of affluence, of power

Harry Hervey

: an act or instance of smelling

Example Sentences

Verb She leaned over and smelled the flowers. I have a cold right now so I can't smell. I can't smell anything because I'm so stuffed up. I could smell dinner cooking. I think I smell gas. This car smells like mold. Can't you smell the profits? Noun the distinctive smell of onions Dogs have a keen sense of smell. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Eye the food stalls (maybe grab a cookie or some ice cream to hold you over), smell the fresh flowers, and get a to-go drink from any of the food hall’s bars.

Annalise Mabe, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022 Visitors will smell the rich soil and plant life as a soundscape shifts over the course of the day.

The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Besides citronella, these plants can smell like orange, strawberry, rose, nutmeg, coconut, ginger, mint, and many other fruits, spices, and flowers.

Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 As cyanobacteria in a bloom die, the water may smell bad, similar to rotting plants.

oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Contrary to popular belief, hummers can smell the environment around them just a little bit.

Janaya Wecker, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 But the sharks in the travel sports scene, a growing industry worth billions of dollars, smell blood in the water.

Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2022 Listeria can survive freezing temperatures, and the contaminated food will not smell or look spoiled.

Chris Smith, BGR, 20 Feb. 2022 That would make all the pups smell the same, increasing the chances the mother would accept the newcomers.

Matt Mcclain, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022

Noun

Kramlich and her husband wandered through a house filled with the smell of smoke, trying to come to terms with the idea that they were surrounded by flames.

Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2022 On a recent overcast morning, the air in Vernon was thick with the smell of ammonia.

New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 The structures, which withstood the effects of the huge explosion in 2020, have been smoldering and burning for weeks, filling parts of Lebanon's capital with the smell of smoke.

Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 And, with the smell of frying onions drifting over from the big iron camp stove, the priest raised his hand and began his second Sunday mass.

Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 Urine drying on the hot sidewalk in the noon heat mixes with the smell of fish, where the morning’s catch is spread on tables under umbrellas for sale.

Jennifer Grotz, The New York Review of Books, 6 July 2022 In addition to the pyrotechnics, the fish gains smoke from planks of cedar wood as they are incinerated, filling the air with the smell of sweet, burning wood.

Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 July 2022 The bodies of those too sick to sell were thrown to the sharks in the Indian Ocean, their remains washing back with the tide and filling the humid air with the smell of decomposition.

Nadifa Mohamed, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 The afternoon will be filled with the smell of smoke, live music, and a dad joke competition that will knock your socks off.

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 June 2022 See More

Kids Definition

smell 1 of 2

verb

ˈsmel

smelled

ˈsmeld

or smelt

ˈsmelt

; smelling

: to detect the odor of by means of special cells located in the nose

Stop and smell the flowers.

: to notice (something) because of its odor

I think I smell gas.

: to have or give off an odor

My dog smells wet.

: to sense as if by smelling

I smell trouble.

smell

2 of 2

noun

: the sense by which a person or animal becomes aware of an odor

: the sensation gotten through the sense of smell : odor, scent

Medical Definition

smell 1 of 2

verb

ˈsmel

smelled ˈsmeld How to pronounce smell (audio)

or smelt ˈsmelt How to pronounce smell (audio)

; smelling

transitive verb

: to perceive the odor or scent of through stimuli affecting the olfactory nerves : get the odor or scent of with the nose

intransitive verb

: to exercise the sense of smell

smell

2 of 2

noun

: the property of a thing that affects the olfactory organs : odor

: the special sense concerned with the perception of odor

单词	smells
释义	smell 1 of 2 verb ˈsmel smelled ˈsmeld or chiefly British smelt ˈsmelt ; smelling transitive verb 1 : to perceive the odor or scent of through stimuli affecting the olfactory nerves : get the odor or scent of with the nose 2 : to detect or become aware of as if by the sense of smell I smell trouble 3 : to emit the odor of intransitive verb 1 : to exercise the sense of smell 2 a(1) : to have an odor or scent (2) : to have a characteristic aura or atmosphere : smack the accounts … seemed to me to smell of truth R. S. Bourne also : seem, appear the story didn't smell right b(1) : to have an offensive odor : stink (2) : to be of bad or questionable quality all this from the moral point of view smells A. F. Wills smeller noun smell 2 of 2 noun 1 : the property of a thing that affects the olfactory organs : odor 2 a : the process, function, or power of smelling b : the sense concerned with the perception of odor 3 a : a very small amount : trace add only a smell of garlic b : a pervading or characteristic quality : aura the smell of affluence, of power Harry Hervey 4 : an act or instance of smelling Phrases smell a rat : to have a suspicion of something wrong smell blood : to sense an opponent's weakness or vulnerability smell the roses : to enjoy or savor life Synonyms Verb nose scent sniff snuff whiff Noun aroma odor redolence scent sniff See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She leaned over and smelled the flowers. I have a cold right now so I can't smell. I can't smell anything because I'm so stuffed up. I could smell dinner cooking. I think I smell gas. This car smells like mold. Can't you smell the profits? Noun the distinctive smell of onions Dogs have a keen sense of smell. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Eye the food stalls (maybe grab a cookie or some ice cream to hold you over), smell the fresh flowers, and get a to-go drink from any of the food hall’s bars. Annalise Mabe, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022 Visitors will smell the rich soil and plant life as a soundscape shifts over the course of the day. The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Besides citronella, these plants can smell like orange, strawberry, rose, nutmeg, coconut, ginger, mint, and many other fruits, spices, and flowers. Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 As cyanobacteria in a bloom die, the water may smell bad, similar to rotting plants. oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Contrary to popular belief, hummers can smell the environment around them just a little bit. Janaya Wecker, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 But the sharks in the travel sports scene, a growing industry worth billions of dollars, smell blood in the water. Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2022 Listeria can survive freezing temperatures, and the contaminated food will not smell or look spoiled. Chris Smith, BGR, 20 Feb. 2022 That would make all the pups smell the same, increasing the chances the mother would accept the newcomers. Matt Mcclain, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Noun Kramlich and her husband wandered through a house filled with the smell of smoke, trying to come to terms with the idea that they were surrounded by flames. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2022 On a recent overcast morning, the air in Vernon was thick with the smell of ammonia. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 The structures, which withstood the effects of the huge explosion in 2020, have been smoldering and burning for weeks, filling parts of Lebanon's capital with the smell of smoke. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 And, with the smell of frying onions drifting over from the big iron camp stove, the priest raised his hand and began his second Sunday mass. Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 Urine drying on the hot sidewalk in the noon heat mixes with the smell of fish, where the morning’s catch is spread on tables under umbrellas for sale. Jennifer Grotz, The New York Review of Books, 6 July 2022 In addition to the pyrotechnics, the fish gains smoke from planks of cedar wood as they are incinerated, filling the air with the smell of sweet, burning wood. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 July 2022 The bodies of those too sick to sell were thrown to the sharks in the Indian Ocean, their remains washing back with the tide and filling the humid air with the smell of decomposition. Nadifa Mohamed, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 The afternoon will be filled with the smell of smoke, live music, and a dad joke competition that will knock your socks off. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English First Known Use Verb 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing smell smell a rat smell trouble smell out wake up and smell the coffee/roses smell the roses smell blood smell a rat smell trouble smell out wake up and smell the coffee/roses smell the roses smell blood Kids Definition smell 1 of 2 verb ˈsmel smelled ˈsmeld or smelt ˈsmelt ; smelling 1 : to detect the odor of by means of special cells located in the nose Stop and smell the flowers. 2 : to notice (something) because of its odor I think I smell gas. 3 : to have or give off an odor My dog smells wet. 4 : to sense as if by smelling I smell trouble. smell 2 of 2 noun 1 : the sense by which a person or animal becomes aware of an odor 2 : the sensation gotten through the sense of smell : odor, scent Medical Definition smell 1 of 2 verb ˈsmel smelled ˈsmeld or smelt ˈsmelt ; smelling transitive verb : to perceive the odor or scent of through stimuli affecting the olfactory nerves : get the odor or scent of with the nose intransitive verb : to exercise the sense of smell smell 2 of 2 noun 1 : the property of a thing that affects the olfactory organs : odor 2 : the special sense concerned with the perception of odor smells 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of smell 1 as in sniffs to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose we smelled the aroma of freshly baked cookies as soon as we walked in the house Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sniffs inhales whiffs scents noses snuffs breathes snorts respires savors savours snuffles drinks (in) 2 as in senses to have a vague awareness of I smell something fishy about this situation Synonyms & Similar Words senses feels tastes scents sees notices perceives hears sights notes expects realizes eyes spies remarks views anticipates witnesses discovers beholds discerns learns suspects espies foresees finds out distinguishes observes ascertains descries looks (at) regards guesses presumes supposes divines speculates surmises assumes catches on (to) conjectures foreknows 3 as in sucks to be objectionable or unsatisfactory that movie smells—I wouldn't waste my money on it if I were you Synonyms & Similar Words sucks bites stinks Antonyms & Near Antonyms rocks rules smells 2 of 2 noun plural of smell 1 as in scents the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose the smell of vanilla is supposed to be very soothing Synonyms & Similar Words scents aromas stenches sniffs odors fragrances perfumes whiffs savors stinks spices fragrancies redolences reeks malodors attars musks savours bouquets incenses tangs aromaticities funks fetors ottos ambrosias rancidities 2 as in splashes a very small amount the pie has barely a smell of ginger, but lots of cinnamon Synonyms & Similar Words splashes little touches hints sprinklings glimmers specks licks bits traces sparks particles shadows dabs shades smacks bites spatters tastes handfuls rays flecks crumbs ounces suspicions peanuts drams nips streaks shreds mites drops spots soupçons strains smidgeons pinches slivers driblets smidges molecules scruples smidgins skoshes smidgens snaps dashes scintillas parts grains drops in the bucket aces vestiges atoms syllables patches granules doses fragments nibbles scraps whits motes jots portions semblances dots minimums flyspecks morsels minims hoots shivers sections nubbins minima modicums chips splinters flakes iotas clippings scatterings shavings shards smatterings smatters tittles parings tatters handsful smithereens shots Antonyms & Near Antonyms loads piles quantities lots mountains barrels masses stacks heaps messes deals bundles buckets bushels gobs boatloads fistfuls wads oodles scads abundances reams rafts much pecks wealths volumes lashings profusions potfuls excesses overflows surpluses passels plenties lashins embarrassments chunks superfluities slabs bonanzas lumps hunks overmuch surfeits overages oversupplies superabundances overabundances overkills See More 3 as in auras a special quality or impression associated with something a law firm with a mahogany-lined boardroom that has the discernible smell of money and power Synonyms & Similar Words auras aromas feels atmospheres odors feelings senses airs flavors moods vibrations climates ambiances ambiences haloes notes tempers karmas nimbuses halos patinae patinas sensations characteristics romances spirits nimbi pictures attributes aureoles images colors notions aureolae traits mystiques properties tones illusions overtones peculiarities suggestions genius locis semblances characters marks
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