Definition of odorizenext
as in to scent
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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  • Rich, creamy, and scented with cinnamon and vanilla, there’s something truly cozy and nostalgic about creamy rice pudding.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Or, scent the vinegar by steeping 1 cup of citrus peels in 2 cups of vinegar for about a week; strain out the peels and label the bottle.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • The shelves are packed with colorful Floridian fares, the air is perfumed with fresh fruit and baked goods, and a line of customers snakes through the center of the store.
    Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Its main entrance opens onto the bustling Via Senato, while a secondary entrance leads through Vincenzo Dascanio’s flower shop on the pedestrian Via della Spiga, perfumed with fresh blooms and lined with flagship boutiques from Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren.
    Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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