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aroma

/əˈrəʊ.mə/

[/əˈrəʊ.mə/]

pleasant smell

Intermediatenoun

Definition

An aroma is a pleasant, noticeable smell, especially of food or drink.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread drifted from the kitchen and filled the whole house.

The aroma of freshly baked bread drifted from the kitchen and filled the whole house.

Etymology

From Latin 'aroma', from Greek 'aroma' (spice, sweet herb).

How & Where It’s Used

Usually a pleasant smell, especially from food, coffee, or flowers.

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