attar

noun

ˈa-tər How to pronounce attar (audio)
variants also otto
Definition of attarnext
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball

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Recent Examples of attar Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed. — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025 Take the attar trail in the town of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, famous for the distilling of scents. — Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2025 Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Queen Charlotte had an entire room at Windsor Castle dedicated to her snuff collection, her favorite of which was named Violet Strasbourg, a blend mixed with bitter almonds, ambergris, and attar. — Lauren Puckett-Pope, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attar
  1. scent
  2. fragrance
  3. aroma
  4. perfume
Noun
  • The scent of burning copal filled the air on a recent Monday night as Nury Ortega placed a headdress of long, colorful feathers on her head.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its rich, satisfying lather has a light citrus scent to make wash days feel just a little more elevated.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of scent
Noun
  • Just like smelling a particular fragrance can bring back a memory faster than any other sense, a Taylor Swift song strikes an immediate, familiar chord.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The key may be to open a few windows, find low-fragrance cleaning agents, and get used to your home’s natural scents.
    — Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragrance
Noun
  • Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma.
    — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This preserves their integrity while maintaining their fresh flavor and aroma.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of aroma
Noun
  • Like the best perfume, Swift’s songs transport us to another place, another time.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme on nostalgia in new perfumes.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfume

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“Attar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attar. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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