How to Use scent in a Sentence

scent

1 of 2 noun
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  • The dogs followed the fox's scent.
  • The flower has a wonderful scent.
  • The prisoner escaped because the dogs lost his scent.
  • All the while, the dog must keep its focus on the scent.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2023
  • And then, the shirts were frozen to preserve their scent.
    — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Or maybe that’s just the loamy scent of lush woodlands with spring on the way.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Keep in Mind The citrus scent may be too strong for some.
    — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The kids were like the K9 Task Force, sniffing out any scent of a device.
    — Zibby Owens, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
  • There’s no cheese scent option, but that’s perhaps for the best.
    — Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Since the dawn of time (basically), one of the best scents to do that is musk.
    — Garrett Munce, menshealth.com, 25 May 2023
  • Shop the new Cosmic scent online at Kyliecosmetics.com.
    — Ayesha Rajan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Shaded cedar forests flickered the light and threw off a cool, loamy scent.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Keep In Mind The cream emits a strong scent, which might bother some people.
    — Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Keep in Mind The scent is very strong and can be irritating.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Many types of peonies are very fragrant with a scent that can range from spicy to sweet.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 16 May 2023
  • The scent lasted almost a full work day for me, around seven hours.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • In Norway, the particles could create a faint haze in the air or a scent of smoke, but that’s it.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2023
  • Squirrels do not like the smell of any flowers or herbs that embody a strong scent.
    — Ashley Martens, Redbook, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to read about our absolute favorite scents of the year.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The players lit cigars, adding the heavy scent of cigar smoke to their celebration.
    — Tania Ganguli, New York Times, 12 June 2023
  • The scent is a blend of wild mint, eucalyptus, basil, and Thai ginger.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
  • For those who’ve never had a whiff, the scent is warm and spicy with pink peppercorn and just a touch of sweetness.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Each vial features a range of woody, floral, and fruity scents to enjoy.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 July 2023
  • Many reported scents that were too light or scents that didn't last long enough.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Yes, there was a ready sense of escapist humor to his smartly snarky turns of phrase, touched by the scent of cannabis and the taste of Mezcal.
    — A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 2 Sep. 2023
  • In any case, this lion has too much of a head start and is no longer leaving enough scent to follow.
    — Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 1 Feb. 2024
  • All your giftee has to do is fit it with water and a few drops of the preferred oil to fill any room with calming scents.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • On October 25, the 42-year-old singer dropped a black-and-white unboxing video to launch her new scent, Cé Noir.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Dog handlers later told police that water is known to hold scent, per WTTV, and that the wind could have carried the scent to the pond.
    — Christina Coulter, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • From must-have brands like Le Labo and Byredo, now is the perfect time to find your new signature scent.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 6 July 2023
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scent

2 of 2 verb
  • The dog scented a rabbit.
  • She scented the air with perfume.
  • Prepared on the stove top or in the oven, braised dishes can warm and scent the kitchen for hours.
    — Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2020
  • Once the oil shimmers, add the garlic and cook for about 3 minutes (to flavor and scent the oil).
    — Cathy Barrow, The Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2017
  • End the day at the old-fashioned ice cream shop, the Black Cow Cafe, where fresh-baked pie and cookies scent the air.
    — Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2022
  • But its main purpose is to scent your space for up to eight cordless hours.
    — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 29 Nov. 2021
  • The peel scents the chicken, and the tart, fruity juices of the citrus mingle with the fat from the bird to produce a rough vinaigrette.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The cluster of pines that scent my favorite picnic spot.
    — Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Let sputter until nut-scented and the bottom of the pan is flecked with brown bits.
    — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Least of all the coyot-wolf and her brood who scented there now and looked up with a wary mournfulness.
    — Jeff Vandermeer, Slate Magazine, 10 Feb. 2017
  • It's scented with lavender to treat her to even a few minutes of precious me time.
    — Alison Allsopp, Country Living, 2 Apr. 2023
  • But, scent aside, both sticks are infused with sodium PCA.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022
  • April is a beautiful month on the shores of the Mediterranean, as blossoms scent the breeze and seaside towns stir to life.
    — Claire Parker, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Temperatures in the 70s were perfect for cycling, and the air was scented with the pine needles that lay in piles at the edge of the road.
    — Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2024
  • The bags also have heavy-duty drawstrings and are scented with Febreze to keep odors at bay.
    — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2019
  • He was busted about 4:30 by a mature doe that scented him, clearing about a dozen deer from the field.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2019
  • This hand-poured, clean-burning soy candle will scent your apartment for up to 60 hours.
    — Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Lilacs plucked from Eden’s garden scented the room, while a 300-year-old tree leaned against the porch just beyond my window.
    — Carol Ann Davidson, idahostatesman, 2 June 2017
  • Look for lures that have good action, are built to last, and are scented when possible.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2023
  • There's even a clam pizza, with a red sauce, fresh mozz and lots of small clams, scented with fresh oregano covering the whole thing.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 1 Nov. 2017
  • The air is scented with coriander, cloves, cumin and za’atar, the spiky green herb usually mixed with sesame seeds, salt and sumac.
    — Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Fluffy whipped cream, scented with fresh strawberry puree and served over more fruit puree.
    — Robin Miller, azcentral, 31 July 2019
  • The three new Kylie Skin body products are lightly scented; the lotion and the scrub both carry a faint coconut scent.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2019
  • That’s why the team in Newark, Delaware, is studying which scents the wasps are attracted to.
    — Nala Rogers, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Sweet but with a herbacious side, the syrup was scented with basil and tasted simply divine.
    — Susan Selasky, charlotteobserver, 6 June 2017
  • The New Cosy, then, is all about softening life’s harsh edges: Diffusers that blow delicate puffs of steam to scent our rooms.
    — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 Nov. 2020
  • Many are scented, and all are thought to repel mosquitoes.
    — Nicole Clausing, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The contrast of tangy fresh cheese and buttery olive oil, scented with herbs and spices is a contrast everyone loves.
    — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2018
  • Sweet and sour brinjal caponata, with chunks of eggplant and curry leaves, is scented with cumin.
    — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2018
  • The light, woody fragrance, and ultra-soft formula will leave his skin delectably scented and smooth as silk.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanities, 18 Dec. 2017

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