aroma

[US]/əˈrəʊmə/
[UK]/əˈroʊmə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a pleasant or noticeable smell; a fragrance; a flavor; a charm.

Phrases & Collocations

pleasant aroma

strong aroma

aroma therapy

Example Sentences

the aroma of officialdom.

the aroma of success.

the tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee.

the aroma of sizzling bacon;

a full aroma; full tones.

the air hung with an antiseptic aroma peculiar to hospitals.

the aroma of soup permeated the air.

the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie.

the aroma of frying onions;

the appetizing aroma of sizzling bacon.

the aroma of garlic and onions.See Synonyms at smell

the aroma of roses.See Synonyms at fragrance

the aroma of cannabis incensed the air.

Spicy aromas embalmed the air.

The whole house was filled with the aroma of coffee.

The president's room conveyed a delicate aroma of the mysterious East.

The wonderful aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water.

* Biscuity: a pleasant aroma often used to describe quality Assams.

Dark berried fruits and cherry aromas are also evident, as is a hint of oak and a background inkiness.

It offers an intense aroma with strong green pepper, fruity like cherry and marasca.

Real-world Examples

I could smell the aroma of what it would feel like in a forest.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

The stew was deep yellow, and had an intense aroma.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

You want to kind of be able to capture the aroma.

Source: Connection Magazine

This is the strong aroma. This is the most popular Baijiu.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese New Year"

That, sir, is the aroma of, uh, wet cardboard and mold.

Source: English little tyrant

You'll know when it's done when you get that nutty aroma.

Source: 2023 New Year Special Edition

Then the researchers thoroughly scrubbed the tank to get rid of any telltale mussel aromas.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American September 2020 Collection

As it's a characteristic and very strong aroma, dogs avoid it whenever they can.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

The new hybrid has a milder taste and aroma than others.

Source: BBC News Vocabulary

The aroma of roasting coffee beans.

Source: Ez Talk American English Conversation Guide

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