Word
fragrance
Phoneticsfra·grance, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/
UK/fɹˈeɪɡɹəns/
Definitions
01a pleasant smell
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a sweet or pleasant smell, especially from a plant or flower.
n. a pleasant, sweet, or delicate odour, typically associated with botanical or natural sources.
“The fragrance of fresh lavender filled the entire garden after the rain.”
“The subtle fragrance of jasmine drifted through the open window, providing a natural counterpoint to the humid evening air.”
02perfume product
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a liquid that you put on your skin to make yourself smell nice.
n. a manufactured scented liquid, such as perfume or cologne, designed for personal use or environmental application.
“She bought a new fragrance at the airport duty-free shop.”
“The marketing campaign focused on the fragrance's base notes of sandalwood and musk to appeal to a more mature demographic.”
03to add a scent
C2 · Proficiency Formal · Literary
v. to add a pleasant smell to something.
v. to imbue or treat a substance or space with a pleasant scent. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“The soap was fragranced with natural oils from orange trees.”
“The artisan sought to fragrance the leather using traditional methods involving crushed petals and essential oils.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice or as a past participle adjective.
Etymology
Borrowed from French fragrance, from Middle French fragrance, from Old French fraglance, from Late Latin frāgrantia. See fragrant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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