Aroma
noun
The nice smell of something, often food or drink.
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- aroma of coffee
- aroma of flowers
noun
A distinctive, typically pleasant smell that wine or coffee produce other than their basic smell.
The wine has a fruity aroma with hints of apple and pear.
Often appears as...
- aroma of wine
- aroma of coffee
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The smell of a particular substance or mixture of substances.
The aroma compound gives the fruit its characteristic smell.
Often appears as...
- aroma compound
- aroma chemicals
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The nice smell of something, often food or drink.
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- aroma of coffee
- aroma of flowers
noun
A distinctive, typically pleasant smell that wine or coffee produce other than their basic smell.
The wine has a fruity aroma with hints of apple and pear.
Often appears as...
- aroma of wine
- aroma of coffee
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The smell of a particular substance or mixture of substances.
The aroma compound gives the fruit its characteristic smell.
Often appears as...
- aroma compound
- aroma chemicals
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Aroma often implies a positive, pleasant experience, usually related to taste as well.
The aroma of cinnamon in the air made the whole house feel cozy.
Pro Tip 2/3Appeals to Senses
Use 'aroma' to describe smells that can deeply appeal to your senses and create vivid imagery.
The rich aroma of roasted garlic set the stage for a sumptuous meal.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Best used to describe smells in domestic, comfortable, or food-related contexts.
Her kitchen always had the welcoming aroma of fresh herbs.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Aroma often implies a positive, pleasant experience, usually related to taste as well.
The aroma of cinnamon in the air made the whole house feel cozy.
Pro Tip 2/3Appeals to Senses
Use 'aroma' to describe smells that can deeply appeal to your senses and create vivid imagery.
The rich aroma of roasted garlic set the stage for a sumptuous meal.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Best used to describe smells in domestic, comfortable, or food-related contexts.
Her kitchen always had the welcoming aroma of fresh herbs.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Aroma often implies a positive, pleasant experience, usually related to taste as well.
The aroma of cinnamon in the air made the whole house feel cozy.
Pro Tip 2/3Appeals to Senses
Use 'aroma' to describe smells that can deeply appeal to your senses and create vivid imagery.
The rich aroma of roasted garlic set the stage for a sumptuous meal.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Best used to describe smells in domestic, comfortable, or food-related contexts.
Her kitchen always had the welcoming aroma of fresh herbs.
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The magic of spices PIPE...
beautiful pine aromas and sweet and Fleur that's gonna get us really excited then we're gonna taste them this is not a pop who read this is gonna go into your dishes so we want to make sure that they're hot or sweet or sour or savory then we're also gonna listen to the way that they crack when you start eating them or when you drop them on a surface this is very important you don't want to
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Barry Schuler: An...
although it's very important to understand that those compounds that it's cranking out have to match a receptor in our genome, in our tongue, for us to understand and interpret those flavors. They've also discovered that there's a heck of a lot of activity going on producing aroma as well.
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My journey to thank all...
because he was so passionate. And the blood and sweat and tears he put into this lid, and that I had never even considered. He says a bad lid can ruin your coffee. That it can block the aroma, which is so important to the experience. So he -- he's very innovative.
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The life cycle of a cup...
with a dark brown color and rich aroma. After roasting, workers pack the beans into five-pound bags, which a fleet of vans deliver to cafes and stores across the city. The coffee is now so close you can smell it, but it needs more help for the final stretch.
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Diane Cook & Len...
world in front of me was going to look like in color in our reading about gardens at night had come across numerous references to how extraordinary the aromas of night-blooming flowers are that they're absolutely intoxicating and
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The fascinating science...
it will jet tiny droplets of aroma molecules and intensify the flavor of champagne, making us enjoy much more the flavor of champagne. As a scientist who is passionate about bubbles, I love to see them,
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Pool medical patents,...
Nelson aroma a Kenyan social scientist discovered he had HIV and needed access to treatment he was told that a cure did not exist AIDS he heard was lethal and treatment was not offered this was at a
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How Sustainable...
Iranian a simpleton or aroma yoga in dabit tag it was so a union worker now foot I knew right away Rocco a guru who knew footing rested enough when you observe it there and avatar you are an
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How Growing Trees Helps...
just imagine that you are a farmer in Cameroon you spend all your life strolling to cultivate cocoa coffee aroma cutting which you don't eat they're called cash crop and that's
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Jaguar Orphan Released...
as a person that took care of this special animal with aromas here
Video examples
The magic of spices PIPE...
beautiful pine aromas and sweet and Fleur that's gonna get us really excited then we're gonna taste them this is not a pop who read this is gonna go into your dishes so we want to make sure that they're hot or sweet or sour or savory then we're also gonna listen to the way that they crack when you start eating them or when you drop them on a surface this is very important you don't want to
Video examples
Barry Schuler: An...
although it's very important to understand that those compounds that it's cranking out have to match a receptor in our genome, in our tongue, for us to understand and interpret those flavors. They've also discovered that there's a heck of a lot of activity going on producing aroma as well.
Video examples
My journey to thank all...
because he was so passionate. And the blood and sweat and tears he put into this lid, and that I had never even considered. He says a bad lid can ruin your coffee. That it can block the aroma, which is so important to the experience. So he -- he's very innovative.
Video examples
The life cycle of a cup...
with a dark brown color and rich aroma. After roasting, workers pack the beans into five-pound bags, which a fleet of vans deliver to cafes and stores across the city. The coffee is now so close you can smell it, but it needs more help for the final stretch.
Video examples
Diane Cook & Len...
world in front of me was going to look like in color in our reading about gardens at night had come across numerous references to how extraordinary the aromas of night-blooming flowers are that they're absolutely intoxicating and
Video examples
The fascinating science...
it will jet tiny droplets of aroma molecules and intensify the flavor of champagne, making us enjoy much more the flavor of champagne. As a scientist who is passionate about bubbles, I love to see them,
Video examples
Pool medical patents,...
Nelson aroma a Kenyan social scientist discovered he had HIV and needed access to treatment he was told that a cure did not exist AIDS he heard was lethal and treatment was not offered this was at a
Video examples
How Sustainable...
Iranian a simpleton or aroma yoga in dabit tag it was so a union worker now foot I knew right away Rocco a guru who knew footing rested enough when you observe it there and avatar you are an
Video examples
How Growing Trees Helps...
just imagine that you are a farmer in Cameroon you spend all your life strolling to cultivate cocoa coffee aroma cutting which you don't eat they're called cash crop and that's
Video examples
Jaguar Orphan Released...
as a person that took care of this special animal with aromas here
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Charles Platt
English Author
When you shop online, wouldn't you like to sample the bouquet of wines, the aroma of cigars, or the subtle fragrance of flowers before surrendering your credit card number? Surely more companies will want to aromatize their Web presence when they realize there's a device that can produce genuinely pleasing, authentic fragrances.
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Lidia Bastianich
American Chef
I'll get home from work on Friday night and take out some beans and soak them. The next morning, I'll put them in a pot for soup, then just keep chopping, chopping, chopping - carrots and celery and cabbage - and in two or three hours, you have this wonderful, mellow soup that fills up the whole house with its aroma.
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
Brussels sprouts are unique creatures. When cooked poorly, they can give off a strongly sulfurous aroma that many find unpleasant. But if you can crack through that aroma and release the natural sweetness hiding underneath, then you're rewarded with one of the most delicious vegetables around.
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Tullian Tchividjian
American Clergyman
At some level, every relationship is assaulted by an aroma of judgment - this sense that we will never measure up to the expectations and demands of another.
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Chris Kilham
American Businessman
Espresso, made by steam expressing finely ground coffee, is rich in flavor and aroma and chlorogenic acids, but not very concentrated at all in caffeine.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Urfa chillies are a Turkish variety that are mild on heat but big on aroma. They're sweet, smoky, a lovely dark red, and go with just about anything.
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Mary Balogh
Welsh Novelist
I fancy the romantic image of myself being soothed and inspired by music and the sweet aroma and flickering lights of candles.
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Riya Sen
Indian Actress
I love indulging myself once in a while with a good aroma or Thai body massage followed by sauna and jacuzzi.
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Ella Woodward
English Writer
I can smell bacon sizzling or chicken roasting and appreciate the aroma, but I don't want to eat it.
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Pooja Bhatt
Indian Director
I cook as much as I eat, and I like the aroma that comes out of a kitchen.
Quote examples
Charles Platt
English Author
When you shop online, wouldn't you like to sample the bouquet of wines, the aroma of cigars, or the subtle fragrance of flowers before surrendering your credit card number? Surely more companies will want to aromatize their Web presence when they realize there's a device that can produce genuinely pleasing, authentic fragrances.
Quote examples
Lidia Bastianich
American Chef
I'll get home from work on Friday night and take out some beans and soak them. The next morning, I'll put them in a pot for soup, then just keep chopping, chopping, chopping - carrots and celery and cabbage - and in two or three hours, you have this wonderful, mellow soup that fills up the whole house with its aroma.
Quote examples
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
Brussels sprouts are unique creatures. When cooked poorly, they can give off a strongly sulfurous aroma that many find unpleasant. But if you can crack through that aroma and release the natural sweetness hiding underneath, then you're rewarded with one of the most delicious vegetables around.
Quote examples
Tullian Tchividjian
American Clergyman
At some level, every relationship is assaulted by an aroma of judgment - this sense that we will never measure up to the expectations and demands of another.
Quote examples
Chris Kilham
American Businessman
Espresso, made by steam expressing finely ground coffee, is rich in flavor and aroma and chlorogenic acids, but not very concentrated at all in caffeine.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Urfa chillies are a Turkish variety that are mild on heat but big on aroma. They're sweet, smoky, a lovely dark red, and go with just about anything.
Quote examples
Mary Balogh
Welsh Novelist
I fancy the romantic image of myself being soothed and inspired by music and the sweet aroma and flickering lights of candles.
Quote examples
Riya Sen
Indian Actress
I love indulging myself once in a while with a good aroma or Thai body massage followed by sauna and jacuzzi.
Quote examples
Ella Woodward
English Writer
I can smell bacon sizzling or chicken roasting and appreciate the aroma, but I don't want to eat it.
Quote examples
Pooja Bhatt
Indian Director
I cook as much as I eat, and I like the aroma that comes out of a kitchen.
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