fragrance
noun
fra·grance
ˈfrā-grən(t)s 
1
a
: a sweet or delicate odor (as of fresh flowers, pine trees, or perfume)
b
: something (such as a perfume) compounded to give off a sweet or pleasant odor
2
: the quality or state of having a sweet odor
Examples of fragrance in a Sentence
a flower with a lovely fragrance
the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Cook, swirling butter and stirring often, until butter is golden brown and has a nutty fragrance, 2 to 3 minutes more.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 May 2025
His transformative journey into perfumery began unexpectedly during a visit to France, where a chance encounter ignited his enduring passion for fragrances.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025
What makes some fragrances more affordable than others?
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Cook, swirling butter and stirring often, until butter is golden brown and has a nutty fragrance, 2 to 3 minutes more.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fragrance
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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrance. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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fragrance
noun
fra·grance
ˈfrā-grən(t)s
: a sweet, pleasant, and often flowery or fruity smell
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