Aroma
/əˈroʊmə/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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A distinctive, typically pleasant, smell.
/əˈroʊmə/
nounpositiveBeginner
General
A pleasant smell.
The aroma of coffee woke me up.
💡 Simply: A nice smell
More Examples
2
A delightful aroma wafted from the bakery.
How It's Used
Culinary
"The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen."
Perfumery
"The perfume had a captivating aroma of roses and jasmine."
From Latin *aroma, from Greek ἄρωμα (aroma, "spice, aromatic herb").
The word 'aroma' has been used consistently since its adoption from Greek, primarily in the context of pleasant smells, though in older texts, it might occasionally be used more broadly.
Memory tip
Think of 'aromatherapy' – it uses pleasant smells for healing.
Practice
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