scent
Example Sentences
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The olfactory bulb, located in the forebrain, processes signals from scent receptors in the nose.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
She could smell the scent in her clothes and hair as she got off the plane.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
A whiff of Cynthia’s signature scent, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, helped her remember her mom.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Millet considers the first run of Theatre Obscure to be an experiment in how much touch and scent audiences may want to endure.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The wind was gusting the demon’s scent towards him.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing scent
The Nose Knows: Olfactory Vocabulary
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Words to Know Before You Defrost the Bird
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Smell Words
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