aroma

aro·ma

noun \ə-ˈrō-mə\

Definition of AROMA

1

a : a distinctive pervasive and usually pleasant or savory smell; broadly : odor

b : the odor of a wine imparted by the grapes from which it is made

2

: a distinctive quality or atmosphere : flavor <the aroma of enjoyment — Stella D. Gibbons>

Examples of AROMA

1. the aroma of fresh-baked bread
2. The wine has a fruity aroma.

Origin of AROMA

Middle English aromat spice, from Anglo-French, from Latin aromat-, aroma, from Greek arōmat-, arōma

First Known Use: 1796

Related to AROMA

Synonyms

fragrance, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice

Antonyms

fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

Related Words

essence, odor

See Synonym Discussion at smell

Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

finish, gimlet, mull, sake, setup, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail

Rhymes with AROMA

diploma, fibroma, glaucoma, lymphoma, sarcoma, Tacoma