aroma
Aroma (noun) means a distinctive, usually pleasant smell. Example: “The aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.”
How to use aroma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nice or noticeable smell, often connected to food or drink.
Unlike "smell" or "odor", "aroma" almost always implies something pleasant.
Word forms
aromas plural, aromata plural
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The _____ of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.
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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