Smell ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Smell ( verb )

1. Perceive the scent of (something) through the nose by means of the olfactory nerves.
2. Have a particular scent.
3. Be indicative of a particular thing or condition.
4. Have an unpleasant or suspicious odor.

Origin:

Old english smellan, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german ruiken.

Examples:

1. She smelled the flowers.
2. The soup smells delicious.
3. The room smells musty.
4. The smell of smoke filled the air.
5. The smell of gasoline indicated a leak.

(As a noun)

Smell ( noun )

1. Perceive the scent of (something) through the nose by means of the olfactory nerves.
2. Have a particular scent.
3. Be indicative of a particular thing or condition.
4. Have an unpleasant or suspicious odor.

Origin:

Old english smellan, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german ruiken.

Examples:

1. She smelled the flowers.
2. The soup smells delicious.
3. The room smells musty.
4. The smell of smoke filled the air.
5. The smell of gasoline indicated a leak.