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Aroma vs. Odor
Aroma
/əˈrəʊmə/Examples:
The rich aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.A hint of lavender aroma lingered in the air after she left.The garden was bursting with the aroma of blooming roses.
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Odor
/ˈəʊdə/Examples:
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.He immediately noticed the pungent scent of sulfur.The room was filled with the sweet fragrance of roses.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Aroma often refers to pleasant smells usually associated with food, flowers, or other enjoyable experiences.
- Odor can refer to any smell, pleasant or unpleasant, but is more commonly used to describe an unpleasant or strange smell.
- Think of aroma as a scent that makes you hungry or happy, while odor can be neutral or negative.
- When someone mentions an aroma, it's often linked to cooking or nature, whereas an odor might be something you want to get rid of.
- You might find an aroma of coffee inviting, but a musty odor in a room off-putting.
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