Meaning of the word scents in English

What does scents mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scents

US /sɛnts/
UK /sɛnts/

Plural Noun

distinctive smells, especially pleasant ones

Example:
The garden was filled with the sweet scents of roses and jasmine.
She loved the fresh scents of the forest after the rain.

Verb

to detect a smell; to perceive by the sense of smell

Example:
The dog can scent out drugs hidden in luggage.
He could scent danger in the air.
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