fragrance

fra·grance | \ ˈfrā-grən(t)s

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Definition of fragrance

1a : a sweet or delicate odor (as of fresh flowers, pine trees, or perfume)

b : something (such as a perfume) compounded to give off a sweet or pleasant odor

2 : the quality or state of having a sweet odor

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fragrance, perfume, scent, redolence mean a sweet or pleasant odor. fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things. the fragrance of pine perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor. the perfume of lilacs scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation. scent-free soaps redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors. the redolence of a forest after a rain

Examples of fragrance in a Sentence

a flower with a lovely fragrance the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom

Recent Examples on the Web The fragrance was developed by Steve Pearce, according to Eau de Space product manager Matt Richmond. — Allen Kim, CNN, "This is what space smells like," 28 June 2020 Adding more reeds will release more fragrance, but most diffusers contain between 6 and 10 reeds. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "The Best Calming Scents to Help You Unwind When You're Stressed," 25 June 2020 Grow it in a container or full-sun garden space to enjoy its drought-tolerant evergreen foliage and blooms in addition to the potent fragrance and flavoring from its foliage and stems. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "Calvin Finch: Beginner’s guide to growing herbs," 25 June 2020 The fragrance company is donating over 30% of the sales on Krigler.com to the CDC Foundation until the crisis is over. — Kai Burkhardt, CNN Underscored, "Shop these 31 brands that are giving back to coronavirus relief efforts," 25 June 2020 If spritzing a fragrance triggers positive associations or sparks action, Dr. Augustin is all for it. — Erika Stalder, refinery29.com, "The Psychology Of Wearing Fragrance When No One Can Smell You," 23 June 2020 Plus, that number two scent was effectively masked by the bag’s powder-clean fragrance. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, "The 7 best deals you can get during Chewy's big summertime sales event," 22 June 2020 This foaming hand sanitizer is fragrance and alcohol free. — Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, "16 essential supplies for your next road trip," 19 June 2020 Take an extra 40% off clearance jeans, shirts and underwear as well as fragrance and home furnishings. — oregonlive, "Top fashion designers show off rainbow clothes, shoes, hats: ‘Pride won’t be canceled’," 16 June 2020

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2 Jul 2020

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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2020.

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