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smells

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsmɛɫz// UK //smˈɛlz// smells

n. the things you notice with your nose. They can be pleasant, like flowers, or unpleasant, like old rubbish.

n. distinctive odours or scents perceived by the olfactory sense. Often used to describe a variety of different scents in a single environment.


SIMPLE

The kitchen is full of delicious smells from the oven.

CONTEXTUAL

The garden was filled with the sweet smells of blooming jasmine and damp earth after the rain.

COMPLEX

The perfumer spent years categorising the subtle smells of various essential oils to create a balanced fragrance that would appeal to a global market.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually plural when referring to a variety of different scents; the singular form 'smell' is more common for the general sense of odour.

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