aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
There's also an aromatherapy element.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Pottery, jewelry, clothing, cheese, and even aromatherapy can be found here, making the craft show the perfect place to take care of your holiday gift shopping and cheese addiction.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and hand and foot massage have proven benefits.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē
plural aromatherapies
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
Aromatherapy relies on very concentrated "essential" oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported healing properties.—Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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