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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 a pleasant, agreeable scent. If youre talking about flowers or fresh-baked bread, youre more likely to use aroma.
- Odor can refer to any smell, but is often associated with unpleasant scents. If something doesn't smell good, you might say it has an odor.
- Think of aroma as something youd find in a perfume shop, while odor might be closer to what youd find near a garbage bin.
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