You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for September 26.

Lumberjack Day

Today’s word is fragrance, spelled f-r-a-g-r-a-n-c-e.

fragrance /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ ●○○ noun

[countable, uncountable] a pleasant smell SYN scent

the rich fragrance of a garden flower

a flower with a lovely fragrance

the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom

Our testers also appreciated the fragrance-free formula, lightweight and nonsticky texture, and surprisingly fast results.

— Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2021

In addition to an antibiotic, using a gentle, fragrance-free eye cream on the lids for inflammation caused by ocular rosacea (such as Toleriane Ultra Eye Cream by La Roche-Posay) can help.

— Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2021

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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