Fragrance
/ˈfreɪɡrəns/
Definitions
2 meaningsA pleasant or sweet smell.
/ˈfreɪɡrəns/
A pleasant smell
The fragrance of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen.
💡 Simply: Imagine walking through a field of flowers – that lovely smell, the sweet perfume in the air? That's fragrance! It's the nice smell something has.
👶 For kids: A fragrance is a nice smell, like flowers or a yummy cake.
More Examples
She loved the fragrance of the lavender fields.
The soap had a lovely, floral fragrance.
How It's Used
"The perfume's delicate fragrance filled the room."
"The rose garden was renowned for its exquisite fragrance."
The state or quality of having a pleasant scent.
/ˈfreɪɡrəns/
The quality of being fragrant
The fragrance of the pine needles was refreshing.
💡 Simply: It is about the ability or potential of something to have a nice smell.
👶 For kids: The fragrance is about how something smells.
More Examples
The store specialized in candles known for their long-lasting fragrance.
The air was filled with the fragrance of the blooming jasmine.
How It's Used
"The chef appreciated the fragrance of fresh basil."
From Old French *fragrance* or *fragrant*, from Latin *fragrans*, present participle of *fragrare* 'to smell sweet'.
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe a general sweet smell, later becoming more specific.
Memory tip
Think of a fragrant flower; it has a sweet, inviting smell.
Word Origin
"to smell sweet"