How to Use aroma in a Sentence

aroma

noun
  • Gone were the stilt homes and sweet aromas.
    — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • And there were no off-gassing aromas to speak of.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The wine has a smooth finish and sweet aroma.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Foliage has a minty aroma and can be used to brew tea.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The aroma of grilling meat and French fries filled the air.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
  • The room quickly filled with an aroma that promised a jolt of heat.
    — Natalia Gurevich, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2021
  • The spices should emit a strong, vibrant aroma.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Aside from the warm aroma, the candle is easy on the eyes, too.
    — Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Sharks seem drawn here the way people are lured by aroma to taco stands.
    — New York Times, 20 Oct. 2021
  • The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.
    — Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • If the aroma isn't bold and pungent, the spice is past its prime.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The air is no longer thick with the aroma of hot dogs and roasting nuts.
    — Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2020
  • The aromas, which were two years in the making, were worth the wait.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Then my nose, feeling air go in and out and smelling the aroma of my room.
    — Jack Korngold, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Stick it on a shelf in the corner of any room and the aroma will linger for months.
    — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022
  • The name is a nod to the berry hybrid’s unique aroma and flavor.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Part of her relief was the aroma, like fresh bedding in a stall.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
  • This one guy pulls up, pops open the trunk, and the street fills with the aroma of truffles.
    — Angela Dawson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021
  • Walk in and you’re greeted by Afro beats and the aroma of spices.
    — Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Complex aromas of lemon peel, pear and a hint of hazelnut.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Most don’t even have to sample it — the aroma often does the trick.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Long spears of astragalus root added a licorice aroma that filled the room.
    — Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
  • There's nothing like the aroma of a meal that's been cooking all day.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The scent is meant to evoke the aroma of a spicy cinnamon stick with a hint of cloves.
    — Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Since the thick rind traps its aroma, look for heavy melons rather than fragrant ones.
    — Joanna Sciarrino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
  • Wrap your hands around the mug, inhale the spice-laden aromas, sip and savor.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The sour-sweet smell turned into a rich caramel aroma that quickly filled the barn.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Pick lemons with smooth, glossy skin and a strong citrus aroma for the best zest flavor.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025

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