odorize

verb

ˈō-də-ˌrīz How to pronounce odorize (audio)
Definition of odorizenext
as in to scent
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odorize
  1. scent
  2. perfume
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  • Delicious food — Jamaican patties, raspberry tarts, Nigerian-style goat, salmon tamales — scented the streets.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Our essential oil diffuser, nebulizer, and basket full of oils have been happily taken in by my mother-in-law, and are now scenting her living and guest room.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of scent
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  • This recipe, which keeps things simple, relies on the winning combination of cinnamon and apples to perfume a vanilla cake with pockets of tender fruit.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t miss the botanical and sculpture gardens, which are perfumed by the jasmine and orchid flowers that bloom all over.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfume
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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