fragrance
beginnerA2/ˈfreɪɡrəns/ · fra-grance
A pleasant smell, especially from flowers, perfumes, or food.
Meanings
A pleasant smell, especially from flowers, perfumes, or food.
ایک خوشگوار بو، خاص طور پر پھولوں، عطر یا خوراک سے.
خوشبو
khushboo
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- fragrance of flowers
- fragrance in the air
- fragrance of perfume
Example Sentences
The fragrance of jasmine filled the room.
یاسمن کی خوشبو نے کمرے کو بھر دیا۔
Yasmin ki khushboo ne kamray ko bhar diya.
He chose a fragrance that reminded him of his childhood.
اس نے ایک خوشبو چنی جو اسے اپنی بچپن کی یاد دلاتی تھی۔
Us ne aik khushboo chuni jo use apni bachpan ki yaad dilati thi.
The fragrance of freshly baked bread is irresistible.
تازہ چھوٹے ہوئے روٹی کی خوشبو ناقابل برداشت ہے۔
Taza choti hui roti ki khushboo naqabil bardasht hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Fragrance makes you think of flowers and fresh air.
Imagine a beautiful garden filled with blooming flowers.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it takes my breath away, Many of my wishes came true, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوشبو کا اثر جلد زائل نہیں ہوتا۔
Khushboo ka asar jald zaail nahin hota.
The effect of fragrance does not fade quickly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "fragrantia" — sweet-smelling
First known use: 15th century
The word passed from Latin to Old French before entering English, evolving in its use to signify pleasant smells.