noun
Uncommon
aroma
uh-ROH-muh
Aroma (noun) means a distinctive, usually pleasant smell. Example: “The aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.”
noun
1
A distinctive, usually pleasant smell.
"The aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen."
"A rich aroma of garlic and herbs drifted from the restaurant."
"The smell of fresh asphalt hangs heavy in the air at Dore & Totley station. It's even powerful enough to overcome the usual delightful aromas emanating from the well-known curry house which occupies the original platform building."
— Tom Ingall, Hope springs eternal for better services (2024)
"I love the aroma of cinnamon."
How to use aroma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nice or noticeable smell, often connected to food or drink.
Common mistake
Unlike "smell" or "odor", "aroma" almost always implies something pleasant.
Common pairings
rich aroma
aroma of coffee
pleasant aroma
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Word forms
- Plural
- aromas, aromata
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Etymology
From Late Latin aroma ("spice"), from Ancient Greek árōma, meaning a spicy or fragrant seasoning.
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What does “aroma” mean?
The word “aroma” means a distinctive, usually pleasant smell. In plain terms, a nice or noticeable smell, often connected to food or drink.
How do you pronounce “aroma”?
“Aroma” is pronounced uh-ROH-muh (/əˈɹoʊ.mə/ in IPA).
How do you use “aroma” in a sentence?
Here is “aroma” used in a sentence: “The aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.”
What is the opposite of “aroma”?
The opposite of “aroma” — its antonyms — are odor, odour, pungency, reek and stench.
What part of speech is “aroma”?
“Aroma” is a noun.
Where does the word “aroma” come from?
The word “aroma” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin aroma ("spice"), from Ancient Greek árōma, meaning a spicy or fragrant seasoning.
Is “aroma” a common word?
“Aroma” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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