aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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This sky lit space is the ideal place to enjoy a range of massages that include aromatherapy, deep tissue, four hand or shiatsu massage.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
From there, Rosen cycles through aromatherapy, a skin analysis, a double cleanse, enzyme exfoliation, pore extractions, massage and a treatment mask.
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AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
The air purifier has a whisper-quiet operation level and aromatherapy sponges for adding essential oils.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
This sky lit space is the ideal place to enjoy a range of massages that include aromatherapy, deep tissue, four hand or shiatsu massage.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
From there, Rosen cycles through aromatherapy, a skin analysis, a double cleanse, enzyme exfoliation, pore extractions, massage and a treatment mask.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for aromatherapy
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“Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē
plural aromatherapies
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
Aromatherapy relies on very concentrated "essential" oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported healing properties.—Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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