English · Food & Drink
aroma
/əˈrəʊ.mə/
[/əˈrəʊ.mə/]
pleasant smell
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An aroma is a pleasant, noticeable smell, especially of food or drink.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread drifted from the kitchen and filled the whole house.
The aroma of freshly baked bread drifted from the kitchen and filled the whole house.
Etymology
From Latin 'aroma', from Greek 'aroma' (spice, sweet herb).
How & Where It’s Used
Usually a pleasant smell, especially from food, coffee, or flowers.