fragrance

noun fra·grance \ ˈfrā-grən(t)s \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

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Definition of fragrance

1 a : 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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Examples of fragrance in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of fragrance from the Web

The event was inspired by one of Yves Saint Laurent’s parties back in 1978, celebrating the launch of its now-classic Opium fragrance.

— sarah spellings, The Cut, "Body Glitter and Kaia Gerber Featured in YSL’s Menswear Show," 7 June 2018
The sweet fragrance of honeysuckle and the taste of its nectar brings back childhood memories of spring.

— kevin ambrose, Washington Post, "What’s that wonderful smell? It’s honeysuckle season!," 4 June 2018
She's already packed her fragrance in a model of her nude body.

— leah prinzivalli, Allure, "Kim Kardashian Is Launching a KKW Beauty Nude Lipstick and Lip Liner Collection," 29 May 2018
The fragrance of the leaves also constitutes the flavor for drinks, jams and cream cheese.

— norman winter, Houston Chronicle, "Golden Delicious pineapple sage," 25 May 2018
Revlon bought Elizabeth Arden and its various celebrity fragrances in 2016, betting the merging of the two fading beauty giants would help bring back some shine to brands that had lost their luster.

— bloomberg, Fortune, "Revlon Just Appointed a Woman CEO for the First Time Ever," 23 May 2018
Half the wine was fermented traditionally, half as whole clusters on their stems, producing a carbonic fermentation that gives the wine its youthful fragrance, fruitiness and vitality.

— mike dunne, sacbee, "Bright and intriguing wines in full bloom at these four foothill wineries | The Sacramento Bee," 9 May 2018
Expect a fragrance of grapefruit, juniper, and cassis.

— Sunset, "10 Essentials for Sun & Insect Protection in Your Yard," 22 Jan. 2018
Perfumania: Save on all kinds of fragrances, scented body washes, and lotions at this olfactory mecca.

— rachel jacoby zoldan, Glamour, "The Best Memorial Day 2018 Beauty Sales to Shop This Weekend," 23 May 2018

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First Known Use of fragrance

1667

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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fragrance Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of fragrance

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

FRAGRANCE Defined for English Language Learners

fragrance

noun

Definition of fragrance for English Language Learners

: a pleasant and usually sweet smell
: a perfume or cologne

FRAGRANCE Defined for Kids

fragrance

noun fra·grance \ ˈfrā-grəns \

Definition of fragrance for Students

: a sweet or pleasant smell

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