Collocations for "scent"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "scent" in context.
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scent
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [fragrant, fruity, musty, flowery] scent
- a [putrid, heady, light, faint, pungent] scent
- an [overpowering, overwhelming] scent
- the scent of fresh [grass, flowers, lawns]
- a new scent for [women, men, men and women]
- the [dogs, hounds, bloodhounds] [picked up, are on, followed] the scent
- [dogs] [picked up] the scent of the [suspect, fugitive, criminal]
- give the [dog] the scent
- the [dog] lost the scent
- to throw the [dogs, chasers, police] off the scent
- the dog has a [great, keen, tremendous] scent
- scent [fear, victory, the end, trouble]
- [dogs, animals, lions] scent fear
- the [room, bedroom, office] was scented (with)
- scented with [roses, pine, perfume, flowers]
- scent the [candle, soap, room] (with roses)
- a scent [ball, box, case]
'scent' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):