English dictionary

sniff

/sn/I/f/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

noun.act

Synonyms snuff

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of sniffing; perception by sniffing; that which is taken by sniffing; as, a <i>sniff</i> of air.

noun

Source: webster1913

perceive by inhaling through the nose

verb.perception

Examples
Sniff the perfume.

Synonyms whiff

Source: WordNet 3.0
inhale audibly through the nose

verb.body

Examples
The sick student was sniffling in the back row.

Synonyms sniffle snuff

Source: WordNet 3.0
To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done as a gesture of suspicion, offense, or contempt.

verb

Source: webster1913
To draw in with the breath through the nose; as, to <i>sniff</i> the air of the country.

verb

Source: webster1913