Definition of scent
1
: effluvia from a substance that affect the sense of smell: such as
a
: an odor left by an animal on a surface passed over
b
: a characteristic or particular odor;
especially
: one that is agreeable
2 a
: power of smelling : sense of smell
- a keen scent
b
: power of detection : nose
- a scent for heresy
3
: a course of pursuit or discovery
- throw one off the scent
4
: inkling, intimation
- a scent of trouble
5
: perfume 2
6
: bits of paper dropped in the game of hare and hounds
7
: a mixture prepared for use as a lure in hunting or fishing
