scent
//sent//
Noun
scentSingular
scentsPlural
1
A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant or characteristic of something.
The scent of fresh flowers filled the room.
2
A liquid perfume or fragrance worn on the body.
She wore a light floral scent.
3
A trail of odor left by an animal that can be followed by hunting dogs or other animals.
The dogs picked up the fox's scent and began to chase it.
Verb
scentPresent tense
scentedPast tense
scentedPast participle
scentingPresent participle
scentsThird-person singular
1
To detect or perceive by smell.
The dog scented the rabbit and started to chase it.
2
To give a pleasant smell to; to perfume.
She scented her handkerchief with lavender oil.
3
To sense or detect something intuitively, as if by smell.
The experienced detective scented danger immediately.