: having scent: such as
a
: having a perfumed smell
b
: having the sense of smell
c
: having or exhaling an odor
Examples of scented in a Sentence
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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The resulting pastry, exemplified by rum-and-vanilla scented versions sold at Bordeaux pastry shop Baillardran, has a custard-like texture and mahogany exterior.
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Baby wipes or non-scented lotion will also fix an overpowering scent.
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Store food, trash and scented items properly.
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The American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology specifically recommends avoiding air fresheners, scented candles and pinecones in homes where anyone has asthma.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Baby wipes or non-scented lotion will also fix an overpowering scent.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Store food, trash and scented items properly.
—Nic Uff, ABC News, 8 June 2026
The American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology specifically recommends avoiding air fresheners, scented candles and pinecones in homes where anyone has asthma.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for scented
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scented. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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