How to Use aroma in a Sentence

aroma

noun
  • Allow the glass to take on the aroma undisturbed until the drink is ready.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 29 June 2022
  • Tangerine is clean and up front and center – first on the aroma, then the palate.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 3 July 2022
  • The rye whiskey features oak, honey, and white pepper notes, balanced with caramel and fresh pine wood aromas.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There is a beautiful whitish-brown froth that comes to the top of it and this really beautiful aroma that comes off the top.
    Nicole Haase, Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2022
  • White-flowers aroma and nice creaminess with no grassy notes at all, limited acid and restrained citrus.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 10 July 2022
  • As the luxe fragrance dries down, its usually sweet aroma is balanced with an earthy blend of cashmere wood, musk, and amber.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Spread the aroma throughout your entire home with the brand’s best-selling candle, which was inspired by the fragrance.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
  • There's something refreshing about the summery aroma of basil growing indoors on a windowsill.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022
  • When the night arrived, music, the aroma of fresh food, the tinkling of glasses and the sound of cheerful laughter started to fill the little space.
    New York Times, 3 July 2022
  • Poke whole cloves into oranges to create pomanders that give off an enticing holiday aroma.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2022
  • The fragrance combines amber, almond, jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and santal for a unique aroma.
    Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The fragrance of her homemade pies mixed with the aroma of the turkey roasting in the oven created an air of anticipation that could be felt throughout the house.
    Chrissy Carter, Outside Online, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Some, but not all, of those volatile compounds can be restored by returning the tomato to room temperature for anywhere from an hour to a day (this is purely for flavor/aroma and not ripeness).
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 11 July 2022
  • But Caribbean chefs in the know prefer the Scotch Bonnet, not just for its authenticity, but for its added heat and fruit-forward aroma.
    Michael Russell, oregonlive, 22 July 2022
  • This stocking stuffer is infused with nourishing ingredients and a calming aroma, perfect for a relaxing day during the holiday break.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Cranberries’ flavor and aroma come from compounds in the fruit, such as cinnamates that add cinnamon notes, vanillin for hints of vanilla, benzoates, and benzaldehyde, which tastes like almonds.
    Rosemary Trout, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The 2018 Inglenook Cab is garnet colored with aromas of black raspberry, pencil lead, cinnamon, and blue fruits.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Hints of the aroma of fresh paint drift from room to room.
    Palabra, al, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Aside from the warm aroma, the candle is easy on the eyes, too.
    Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
  • If the aroma isn't bold and pungent, the spice is past its prime.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • To make the aroma stronger and last longer, use less water.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The scent is meant to evoke the aroma of a spicy cinnamon stick with a hint of cloves.
    Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
  • In roughly 2–3 hours, when its summery aroma wafts around the house, the stock is ready.
    Melina Hammer, Bon Appétit, 20 July 2023
  • Wrap your hands around the mug, inhale the spice-laden aromas, sip and savor.
    Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The pillowy white cake is enhanced by the syrupy sweetness of dates and raisins and the rich aroma of rum.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The sweet smell of apple cider donuts is the perfect aroma for the fall and winter months.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2023
  • All the while, the sweet aroma of dashi envelops the kitchen like a cozy, weighted blanket.
    Jess Eng, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Part of her relief was the aroma, like fresh bedding in a stall.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
  • The aroma of nutmeg wafted through the grove, with some trees more than 75 years old.
    Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • One it's lit, your room will be filled with a unique moss and amber aroma.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023

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