smellers

plural of smeller
as in noses
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity a sensitive smeller is just as important as a fine palate when evaluating wine

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of smellers Plants are indeed more than remedial smellers. Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smellers
Noun
  • If not for the enormous backlash—which included a conference lawsuit and threats of a boycott by other schools—the Red Raiders would have happily held their noses and competed for the national championship that eluded them last year.
    Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
  • Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.
    Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Smellers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smellers. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster