aromatherapy

American  

[uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee] / əˌroʊ məˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

1. the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.

2. treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.

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aromatherapy British  

/ əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants as a treatment in complementary medicine to relieve tension and cure certain minor ailments

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• aromatherapist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of aromatherapy

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Aromatherapy, like the other two massage businesses, has since been closed.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2021

Instead those relatives are mourning her death Tuesday at the Aromatherapy Spa in Atlanta.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2021

Aromatherapy candles and diffusers wafting scents of nature, or baked goodies, are easy additions, as are soft toss pillows where you’ll be binge-watching.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2020

“Just the act of doing that has a calming, beneficial effect. Aromatherapy works, but maybe not for the reason people think it’s working.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2018

Outside Aromatherapy Spa, a sign with hand-drawn hearts and Korean script reads, “Rest peacefully in heaven.”

From Washington Post