100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "sniff"

Definition

Sniff (verb): To inhale through the nose quickly in order to detect a smell, often accompanied by a short, sharp breath.

Synonyms

• Inhale
• Snuffle
• Smell
• Breathe in
• Whiff

Antonyms

• Exhale
• Breathe out
• Hold breath

Examples

1. The dog began to sniff the ground, searching for clues.
2. She took a moment to sniff the flowers in the garden.
3. He couldn't help but sniff the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen.
4. The detective knelt down to sniff the suspicious substance.
5. I always sniff the milk before pouring it to check if it's fresh.
6. The child began to sniff as he looked at the sad movie.
7. She tried to sniff the air for any trace of smoke.
8. The cat would sniff every new object brought into the house.
9. He would often sniff his old books, enjoying the scent of aged paper.
10. The chef had to sniff the spices to ensure they were fresh.
11. The hound was trained to sniff out drugs at the airport.
12. She gave a little sniff as she enjoyed the aroma of her coffee.
13. Sniff the air; can you smell the rain coming?
14. He watched her sniff the pages of the new novel with delight.
15. The child began to sniff when he realized he lost his toy.
16. I could sniff the faint scent of cookies baking in the oven.
17. He leaned closer to sniff the perfume she was wearing.
18. The rabbit paused to sniff the grass for any danger.
19. The old man would often sniff the air to recall memories of his youth.
20. She took a deep sniff of the fresh mountain air.
21. The detective had to sniff out the truth from the lies.
22. As she walked through the bakery, she couldn't resist a sniff of the pastries.
23. The toddler began to sniff when he caught a cold.
24. I always sniff my clothes before putting them away to make sure they smell fresh.
25. The wine connoisseur took a moment to sniff the bouquet of the wine.
26. He crouched down to sniff the wildflowers in the field.
27. She would often sniff her favorite old sweater when she felt down.
28. The raccoon began to sniff around the trash can for food.
29. I could sniff the ocean breeze from miles away.
30. He tried to sniff out the source of the strange smell in the room.
31. The puppy would excitedly sniff everything during its first walk.
32. She had to sniff the air to confirm whether dinner was burning.
33. The athlete took a quick sniff to clear his sinuses before the race.
34. They would sniff the air for any sign of rain before heading out.
35. He attempted to sniff the smell of his grandmother's cooking from the next room.
36. The teacher noticed the student sniff during the exam, a sign of anxiety.
37. She paused to sniff the pages of the freshly printed book.
38. The skunk's scent made everyone sniff and wrinkle their noses.
39. I could sniff the faint smell of popcorn coming from the theater.
40. The bear would sniff the air to track its prey.
41. The baby started to sniff when she saw her mother leaving.
42. He had to sniff the air to make sure the food was still good.
43. She would sniff her tea before taking a sip, enjoying the fragrance.
44. The old dog began to sniff around the yard, reminiscing.
45. Children often sniff flowers to learn about different scents.
46. The scientist had to sniff the samples to identify the chemicals.
47. As he walked through the forest, he could sniff the earthy scent of the damp soil.
48. The child let out a sniff of excitement when he saw the ice cream truck.
49. The photographer paused to sniff the air before taking the perfect shot.
50. She would often sniff her favorite candle to feel relaxed.
51. The hiker took a moment to sniff the crisp mountain air.
52. He had a habit of sniffing his socks to make sure they were clean.
53. The cat would sniff at the strange object curiously.
54. I had to sniff the soup to see if it needed more seasoning.
55. She took a sniff of the peppermint leaves before adding them to her tea.
56. As they entered the house, they could sniff the aroma of home-cooked meals.
57. The child tried to sniff the air to guess what was for dinner.
58. The artist would sniff the paint to remember the vivid colors.
59. He had to sniff the air to check if the fire was out.
60. The player took a moment to sniff the air before making his next move.
61. She couldn't help but sniff at the bakery's window, tempted by the treats inside.
62. He tried to sniff out the source of his allergies in the house.
63. The little boy gave a sniff as he clutched his teddy bear tightly.
64. The farmer took a sniff of the fresh hay in the barn.
65. She would often sniff her favorite chocolate before indulging.
66. The child began to sniff when he saw the puppy.
67. The teacher noticed the students sniff during the biology experiment.
68. He had to sniff the cloth to ensure it was clean before using it.
69. She paused to sniff the pie cooling on the windowsill.
70. The athlete took a quick sniff of the energy gel before the race.
71. The cat began to sniff the new toy curiously.
72. He couldn't resist a sniff of the fresh bread from the oven.
73. The puppy eagerly sniffed every corner of the new home.
74. I had to sniff the air to see if my cooking was done.
75. She would often sniff her old photos to feel nostalgic.
76. The child let out a little sniff when he heard the sad story.
77. The baker would sniff the dough to check its readiness.
78. They had to sniff the air when they arrived at the campsite to gauge the wind direction.
79. The raccoon started to sniff around, looking for food scraps.
80. She took a sniff of the fresh coffee before taking a sip.
81. The detective began to sniff for any unusual evidence at the crime scene.
82. The little girl began to sniff as she watched the sad movie.
83. The dog would sniff at everything he passed during their walks.
84. He would sniff the air to see if the bakery had opened yet.
85. She couldn't help but sniff the aroma of the freshly baked cookies.
86. The toddler decided to sniff the grass while playing outside.
87. The teacher noticed a student sniff during the lecture, indicating a cold.
88. The child took a big sniff of the cookies before they were served.
89. The scientist had to sniff the samples to identify any toxins.
90. I could sniff the fragrance of the gardenias from across the yard.
91. He often sniffed his shirt to check if it was still wearable.
92. The cat would sniff at the door when it heard someone approaching.
93. She had to sniff the air to check for any signs of smoke.
94. The old man would sniff the air, reminiscing about his childhood.
95. He took a sniff of the warm soup before serving it.
96. The child couldn't help but sniff when he saw the puppy.
97. The chef would often sniff the herbs to ensure they were fresh.
98. The dog began to sniff excitedly as it spotted a squirrel.
99. She gave a little sniff as she opened the old book.
100. He took a moment to sniff the roses before heading inside.