Word
perfume
Phoneticsper·fume, stress on the second syllable
/pɝfˈjum/
In Japanese
perfume; fragrance; aroma
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR. All sources.
Definitions
01fragrant liquid
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. a liquid with a strong, pleasant smell that people put on their bodies.
n. a fragrant liquid, typically made from essential oils and alcohol, applied to the body for its pleasant scent.
“She received a bottle of expensive French perfume for her birthday.”
“The luxury brand launched a new perfume featuring notes of sandalwood and jasmine, targeting a younger demographic than their previous collections.”
02a pleasant smell
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a sweet or pleasant smell in the air.
n. a pleasant or sweet odor emitted by a substance, such as a flower or spice.
Español:aroma
“The perfume of the roses filled the entire garden.”
“As the sun set, the heavy perfume of night-blooming jasmine drifted through the open windows of the villa.”
03to add a scent
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to give something a pleasant smell.
v. to impregnate or fill a space or object with a fragrant scent.
“Fresh flowers were used to perfume the hallway before the guests arrived.”
“The baker used orange blossom water to perfume the delicate pastries, creating a subtle floral aroma that complemented the honey.”
Usage
This is a transitive verb that takes a direct object.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French parfum, perfum. Doublet of parfum.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-2
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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