Synonyms of sniffs

sniffs 1 of 2

noun

plural of sniff

as in scents

the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose

we took a good sniff of the sauce, trying to guess its ingredients

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scents
• smells
• aromas
• stenches
• odors
• whiffs
• savors
• fragrances
• perfumes
• stinks
• redolences
• reeks
• spices
• fragrancies
• musks
• attars
• malodors
• bouquets
• tangs
• funks
• incenses
• aromaticities
• fetors
• rancidities
• ambrosias

sniffs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sniff

as in smells

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose

a curious cat sniffing the flowers in the garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smells
• inhales
• whiffs
• snuffs
• noses
• snorts
• scents
• breathes
• drinks (in)
• savors
• respires
• snuffles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sniffs

Noun

After getting some quick sniffs in and padding around the yard for a while, Jimothy retreated into the bushes surrounding the yard. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Fertilizers, weed killers and pesticides sit right where your dog sniffs and walks. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs. — Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

McInerney fans may take a few sniffs opening weekend, and Fox fans may hole up for a couple weeks of curious glances, but Bright Lights boxoffice prospects seem mighty dim. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026

There are loud sniffs and some sobs. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026

When Cody the golden retriever was introduced to his new sibling, his owner probably would have hoped for some happy tail wags and some curious sniffs to show his curiosity. — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

Just a few kilometers away, a black bear sniffs and studies the device tethering it to a tree. — Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025

Verb

But Jones sniffs out the option run on fourth down and tackle Jake Shockley in the backfield. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026

The look of sheer repressed, stymied rage/laughter on Raph’s face when Paul sniffs the Oreos instead is one of the episode’s biggest laughs. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026

In the video, Chilli sniffs large bricks to locate the scent a trainer shared with him. — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

The picture shows them on the floor together with Comet fully exposing his belly, a sign of trust, while Dottie sniffs him. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

Lina sniffs, stamps her feet in the snow to make her own set of giant prints to frighten this creature. — Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025

In one recent video, Stella sniffs Mia’s infant daughter and then presses the button for her name. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025