senses
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɛnsɪz// UK //sˈɛnsɪz// sens·es
n. the five natural powers of sight, hearing, feeling, smell, and taste. You use them to understand and experience the world around you.
n. the physiological capacities of organisms that provide data for perception. Often used in the plural to refer to the collective faculty of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.
The smell of fresh bread wakes up my senses.
A walk through the forest is a treat for the senses because of the pine scent and birdsong.
The artist's immersive installation was designed to overwhelm the senses, using strobe lights and low-frequency sounds to create a feeling of disorientation.
Usage
Usually plural when referring to the physical faculties; singular when referring to a specific faculty or a feeling of logic and reason.