Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emit-a-smell
Phrase
/ɪˈmɪt ə smɛl/
Definition
To release or give off a scent or odor.
Examples
- The flowers emit a sweet smell that attracts bees.
- As the dinner cooked, it began to emit a delicious smell that filled the entire house.
- Proper fermentation will cause the cheese to emit a pungent smell.
Meaning
When something emits a smell, it means that it is producing a particular fragrance or odor that can be detected by the sense of smell.
Synonyms
- Release an odor
- Produce a scent
- Give off a fragrance
