Aroma Meaning
/əˈɹəʊ.mə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.
Sentence Examples
I love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
Baking apple pie fills the house with a wholesome aroma.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A wonderful ____ of freshly baked bread filled the entire kitchen and dining room this morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The delicious ____ of fresh coffee filled the whole house this morning.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek *ἄρ- (*ár-) Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-oyétider.? Ancient Greek -όω (-óō) Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Ancient Greek -μᾰ (-mă) Ancient Greek -ωμα (-ōma) 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”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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.”"
— 2016 December 16, Peter Shadbolt, “What does a $22,000 cognac actually taste like?”, in CNN, archived from the original on 15 Jun 2020:
"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."
— 2023 April 22, Yvonne C. Lam, “Supermarket Anzac biscuit taste test: from ‘beautiful’ to ‘an intense workout’”, in The Guardian, →ISSN, archived from the original on 03 Aug 2023:
"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."
— 2024 May 1, Tom Ingall, “Hope springs eternal for better services”, in RAIL, number 1008, page 52:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A wonderful ____ of freshly baked bread filled the entire kitchen and dining room this morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The delicious ____ of fresh coffee filled the whole house this morning.