aroma
/əˈɹoʊ.mə/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.23 in modern English
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A smell; especially a pleasant, spicy or fragrant one.
Example Sentences
- "I love the aroma of cinnamon."
- "David Mason, Beverage and Bar Manager at St. Regis, describes the complex aromas and layered palate of the cognac thus: “It’s kind of autumn flavors. Really nutty, almondy – kind of fig, plum, dried fruits. But it finishes off really smoothly but with a little bit of tobacco leaf.”"
- "They were asked to assess them on their appearance (an even golden-brown); aroma (biscuity); mouthfeel (either pleasantly chewy or with a satisfying crunch); and flavour (balanced, perfumed with golden syrup and earthy with oats). […] Several tasters noted the “overly sweet” coconut aroma, carrying through to a “too sweet” flavour and “too chewy” mouthfeel."
- "The smell of fresh asphalt hangs heavy in the air at Dore & Totley station. It's even powerful enough to overcome the usual delightful aromas emanating from the well-known curry house which occupies the original platform building."
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma)bor. Late Latin arōmatader. English aroma From Late Latin arōmata (“spices”) (or arōma (“spice”)), from Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma, “seasoning, spicy and/or fragrant smell”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: arōmata, ἄρωμα
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /əˈɹoʊ.mə/
- British English: /əˈɹəʊ.mə/