slight whiff

Frequency: 7.010.8 per million words

a small and barely noticeable smell

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Examples (10)

  • I caught a slight whiff of smoke from the fireplace.
  • There was a slight whiff of perfume as she walked past.
  • Even a slight whiff of garlic makes him uncomfortable.
  • She detected a slight whiff of something burning.
  • A slight whiff of spring flowers filled the air.
  • He noticed a slight whiff of gasoline near the car.
  • The old book had a slight whiff of dust and aged paper.
  • Could you smell that? Just a slight whiff of ozone after the lightning.
  • Despite the ventilation, a slight whiff of chemicals lingered in the lab.
  • If you get even a slight whiff of gas, evacuate immediately.