Definition of AROMA

aroma

Plural: aromas, aromata

Noun

  • A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
  • any property detected by the olfactory system
  • a distinctive odor that is pleasant
  • A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

Examples

  • I love the aroma of cinnamon.
  • The sweet aroma of victory filled the air after he played AROMA for 25 points.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin arōmata (“spices”) (or arōma (“spice”)), from Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma, “seasoning, spicy and/or fragrant smell”).

Synonyms

fragrance, odor, odour, olfactory property, perfume, scent, smell, aroma, bouquet, essence, musk, nosegay, redolence, waft

Antonyms

odor, odour, pungency, reek, stench

Scrabble Score: 7

aroma: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
aroma: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
aroma: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

aroma: valid Words With Friends Word