Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːrfjuːm/

Definitions

Noun

1. Perfume: A scented liquid used to give off a pleasant aroma, typically applied to the skin or clothing.
   • Definition: A mixture of fragrant essential oils and solvents, used to enhance one’s personal scent.
   • Example: “She wore a delicate perfume that lingered in the air.”
2. Scent: The distinctive aroma associated with a particular substance or person.
   • Example: “The room was filled with the rich scent of freshly baked cookies.”

Verb

1. To apply perfume or cologne.
   • Example: “She sprayed her perfume before leaving the house.”
2. (figuratively) To have a distinctive aroma or atmosphere.
   • Example: “His work had a distinct perfume of creativity.”

Phrases

• “Spray some perfume on” or “apply perfume”
• “Her perfume was subtle but noticeable”
• “The perfume industry has evolved significantly over the years”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She dabbed some perfume behind her ears before heading out.”
• Verb: “He could smell the subtle perfume of the flowers in the garden.”
• Idiomatic: “The library had a familiar scent of old books.”

Synonyms

• Scent
• Fragrance
• Aroma
• Cologne
• Eau de toilette
• Essential oil blend

Antonyms

• Odor
• Stench
• Unpleasant smell
• B.O. (Body odor)