Scent/sent/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Animal Tracking Used when describing how animals or humans track others by smell. The wolves picked up the deer's scent and followed. Pro Tip 2/3Nature Descriptions Use 'scent' when describing natural, often pleasant, smells outdoors. The forest had a fresh, earthy scent after the rain. Pro Tip 3/3Mysterious Appeal 'Scent' can suggest something intriguing or inviting that one wants to explore or follow. The scent of an old book can evoke a sense of mystery.