# aroma

/ɝˈoʊmə/ (US) · /ɐɹˈəʊmɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aroma
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a pleasant or noticeable smell, especially from food, coffee, or flowers.

For teachers: a distinctive, typically pleasant smell. Often associated with culinary or botanical contexts.

## Examples

- The aroma of fresh coffee fills the kitchen every morning.
- The chef added fresh basil at the last minute to preserve its delicate aroma.
- Wine tasters often spend several minutes identifying the complex aroma of a vintage before they even take their first sip.

## Usage notes

- Commonly paired with 'of' followed by the source of the scent.

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