Meaning of the word smell in English

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

smell

US /smel/

UK /smel/

the faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose

Example:

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Dogs have a very keen sense of smell.

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Her sense of smell was affected by the cold.

Synonym:

odor scent aroma fragrance perfume

a distinctive pervasive odor

Example:

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There's a strange smell coming from the kitchen.

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The fresh bread had a wonderful smell.

Synonym:

odor scent aroma fragrance perfume

perceive or detect the odor or scent of (something)

Example:

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I can smell something burning.

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The dog smelled the treat in my hand.

Synonym:

detect scent sniff inhale

emit an odor or scent

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The flowers smell sweet.

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This milk smells bad.

Synonym:

reek stink perfume fragrance