1. a pleasant smell
2. a smell left by an animal that can be followed
3. perfume or cologne

1. to smell or detect by smell
2. to give a pleasant smell to something

Examples

• The scent of roses filled the garden.
• The dog followed the deer’s scent through the woods.
• She wore her favorite scent to the party.
• The bloodhound scented the escaped prisoner.
• Fresh flowers scented the entire room.
• The bakery’s scent of bread attracted customers.
• Hunters use special soap to avoid leaving a scent.