odor
IPA: ˈoʊdɝ
noun
- Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.
- (figuratively) A strong, pervasive quality.
- (figuratively, uncountable) Esteem.
- (now rare) Something which produces a scent; incense, a perfume.
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Examples of "odor" in Sentences
- The odor is distinct and unique.
- They gave off a putrefying odor.
- The bottle used to waft strong odor.
- Coprosterol is the odorous principle of feces.
- It contributes to the odor of some rancid oils.
- The odor of the animal is reminiscent of a skunk.
- Inside the hive, the drones are not affected by the odor.
- It is the bacteria in the perspiration that causes the odor.
- Both the odor and the taste of this mushroom are nondescript.
- The baking soda will absorb the musty smell, leaving the books less odorous.