smell

[US]/smel/
[UK]/smɛl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the sense of smell; to perceive or detect an odor
vt. & vi.
v. to detect or perceive an odor; to sense or perceive a smell
vt. to sniff; to detect by the sense of smell

Phrases & Collocations

smell of

sweet smell

sense of smell

bad smell

fishy smell

smell the flowers

smell the coffee

smell out

Example Sentences

the smell was nauseous.

a smell of coffee.

the smell of success.

The smell was frightful.

an objectionable smell

a distinct smell of nicotine.

a pervasive smell of must.

have a smell of this.

it smells in here.

the smell of meat on the turn.

a perceptible smell of paint

an acrid smell of burning

I smell violence in the air.

the smell of smoke clung to their clothes.

their shampoos smell heavenly.

the mawkish smell of warm beer.

that sausage doesn't smell right.

a bad smell from the drain

the appetizing smell of cakes

Real-world Examples

Oh, bunking up, if you smell smokes, don't be alarmed.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

If only it looked as good as it smells.

Source: Growing Up with Cute Pets

I smell the violation of civil liberties!

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

His nostrils are too small for the big flower smells.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Oh, it's car air freshener. I was simulating the smell of the forest.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

I love the smell of fresh basil.

Source: Culinary methods for gourmet food

Vapor has no smell and it's invisible.

Source: Popular Science Essays

There is a sweet smell of roses.

Source: Halloween Adventures

Perhaps you thought it was the smell?

Source: Introduction to the Basics of Biology

Biogas is smokeless and has no smell.

Source: VOA Special September 2015 Collection

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