1
: an aromatic plant or plant part
especially
: an aromatic herb or spice
2
: an aromatic organic compound
Synonyms
Examples of aromatic in a Sentence
Adjective
aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room
Recent Examples on the Web
Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Use your stackable planter for aromatic blooms like lavender, rosemary, jasmine, and geraniums.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Given the choice of the base spirit, a bespoke aromatic bitter to suit their mood and taste, and the preferred garnish, guests engage with the mixologist arriving by the table and mixing the cocktail on the iconic Connaught Martini trolley.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
With citrusy notes of bergamot, Earl Grey tea has the aromatic personality to cut through the dairy richness of the milk and still play nice with the lavender.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The celebrant doesn’t just burn sage, that go-to aromatic.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
It is scented with lavender and peppermint oils for a relaxing aromatic experience that may just remind you of a day at the spa.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The skit also brought in the series stalwart Kenan Thompson as a halal cart owner struggling to fast while serving delicious, aromatic food to his customers.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2024
Consistently ranked as the city’s top property, the best way to enjoy its wealth of characterful spaces replete with aromatic wood-burning fireplaces, is to book a room.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Salsas are wonderful mashes of garden herbs, sweet and spicy peppers, aromatics and citrus.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Time, or a hot skillet or wok, waits for no man, so having all your ingredients chopped and aromatics assembled is key.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Soft tannins, plenty of structure and beautiful aromatics make this a wine to celebrate.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
The oil sizzles and activates the aromatics on top of the fish, giving the dish one final, bright burst of green.
—Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Carrots, celery and onion are a reliable year-round trio that provide the aromatics for the broth.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
It’s served with a bowl of hot pot au jus for dipping, like a Korean-style French dip sandwich loaded with aromatics.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
Are your aromatics deliberate or a fridge-cleanout hodgepodge?
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024
Adjective
Yellow onion: Adds sweetness and an aromatic depth.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Use your stackable planter for aromatic blooms like lavender, rosemary, jasmine, and geraniums.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Given the choice of the base spirit, a bespoke aromatic bitter to suit their mood and taste, and the preferred garnish, guests engage with the mixologist arriving by the table and mixing the cocktail on the iconic Connaught Martini trolley.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
With citrusy notes of bergamot, Earl Grey tea has the aromatic personality to cut through the dairy richness of the milk and still play nice with the lavender.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The celebrant doesn’t just burn sage, that go-to aromatic.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
It is scented with lavender and peppermint oils for a relaxing aromatic experience that may just remind you of a day at the spa.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The skit also brought in the series stalwart Kenan Thompson as a halal cart owner struggling to fast while serving delicious, aromatic food to his customers.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2024
Consistently ranked as the city’s top property, the best way to enjoy its wealth of characterful spaces replete with aromatic wood-burning fireplaces, is to book a room.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Noun
So many dishes around the world begin by cooking some combination of aromatics (garlic, ginger, chiles, lemongrass) and vegetables (onions, celery, carrots) in hot fat, whether as a sofrito, a mirepoix, a recaito or a ginisa.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Salsas are wonderful mashes of garden herbs, sweet and spicy peppers, aromatics and citrus.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Time, or a hot skillet or wok, waits for no man, so having all your ingredients chopped and aromatics assembled is key.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Soft tannins, plenty of structure and beautiful aromatics make this a wine to celebrate.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
The oil sizzles and activates the aromatics on top of the fish, giving the dish one final, bright burst of green.
—Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Carrots, celery and onion are a reliable year-round trio that provide the aromatics for the broth.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
It’s served with a bowl of hot pot au jus for dipping, like a Korean-style French dip sandwich loaded with aromatics.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
Are your aromatics deliberate or a fridge-cleanout hodgepodge?
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Aromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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aromatic
1 of 2 adjective
ar·o·mat·ic
ˌar-ə-ˈmat-ik 
aromatic
2 of 2 noun1
: an aromatic plant, drug, or medicine
2
: an aromatic organic compound
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