scent
Translation
scent, fragrance, perfume, trail
Examples
The scent of roses filled the air.
The scent of roses filled the air.
She wears a lovely scent.
She wears a lovely scent.
The dogs lost the scent of the fox.
The dogs lost the scent of the fox.
Grammar Patterns
the ((scent)) of (sth.) the particular smell of something The scent of coffee is wonderful.
to lose the ((scent)) to no longer be able to follow a trail The dogs lost the scent.
to be on the ((scent)) of (sth.) to be close to finding something The police are on the scent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fragrance, aroma, odor; Antonyms: stench
Etymology
From Old French 'sentir' (to feel, smell), from Latin 'sentire' (to feel, perceive).
Memory Tips
A message is 'sent' through the mail, a 'scent' is 'sent' through the air.