How to Use aroma in a Sentence

aroma

noun
  • If the aroma isn't bold and pungent, the spice is past its prime.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • To make the aroma stronger and last longer, use less water.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The scent is meant to evoke the aroma of a spicy cinnamon stick with a hint of cloves.
    Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
  • In roughly 2–3 hours, when its summery aroma wafts around the house, the stock is ready.
    Melina Hammer, Bon Appétit, 20 July 2023
  • Wrap your hands around the mug, inhale the spice-laden aromas, sip and savor.
    Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The pillowy white cake is enhanced by the syrupy sweetness of dates and raisins and the rich aroma of rum.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The aroma of nutmeg wafted through the grove, with some trees more than 75 years old.
    Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • There's nothing like the aroma of a meal that's been cooking all day.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • The drink boasts hints of maple wood and an aroma of caramel, along with a taste of bright orange bitters.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • Aromatic Think of a trip to a spa and the heavenly aroma that greets you.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • The boy’s mother noticed a strong herbal aroma on the patch and shared a picture of it with the other parents.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The aroma danced around our apartment, and the smell assured me everything was the way it was supposed to be.
    Marc Myers, WSJ, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Avoid the canned kind; it is pasteurized to have a longer shelf life and doesn't have as much flavor or aroma as the fresh stuff.
    Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The thin lip is designed to concentrate the aromas, and the slender curve up the side of the glass helped to provide more air contact with the wine.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
  • In addition to honey, the aroma has notes of caramel and brown sugar.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2023
  • What to Consider Some may find the aroma to be too sweet for their liking.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The nose starts things off with aromas of honey, caramel, brown sugar, and vanilla.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Cats can even tell if their feline housemates have been to the vet — because their aroma will have changed.
    Alisa Bowman, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
  • There are rye and honey aromas on the nose, which morph into a bizarre but not unpleasant sweet and sour mix on the palate.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Our guide Farid Fajer taught us to let the liquid sit in the glass to allow the first whiff of ethanol to blow off and the aromas to open before sipping.
    Lisa Futterman, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2023
  • These lazy days are often accompanied by the smoky aroma of hot dogs on the grill.
    Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 27 June 2023
  • Give it a few minutes in the refrigerator door to help lift the aromas.
    Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
  • When selecting berries, aroma, not color, is a sure sign of good flavor, so follow your nose to find the cream of the crop.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The wood chips on the ground, baking in the hot sun, mingled with the smell of flowers and trees and the aroma of pastries provided by the La Baguette restaurant across the street.
    Sean Cotter, BostonGlobe.com, 13 May 2023
  • The ambiance, the aroma of coffee, even the conversations around her seemed to echo fragments of her dream.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Just imagine: strolling through rows and rows of lavender, then allowing the aroma to follow you all the way home.
    Lindsay Tigar, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Its fresh and fruity scent features the aroma of roses and blackcurrant leaves.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • This hair and body mist has a blend of warm spices and floral notes to create a cozy, inviting aroma that lingers gently in your hair.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The tangy aroma of fresh-cut cilantro mingles with peppery arugula.
    Claire Coffey, oregonlive, 25 July 2023
  • The small bottles come in a variety of sizes and aromas from various brands.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023

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