1
2
a
: a characteristic or predominant quality : flavor
the odor of sanctity
b
: repute, estimation
in bad odor
3
archaic
: something that emits a sweet or pleasing scent : perfume
Examples of odor in a Sentence
The cheese has a strong odor.
This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
But, Adams’ case is unique, with the odor of political gymnastics raising eyebrows.
—Arnold Kriss, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
While tree snakes pose no serious threat to humans, the animals can bite and defend themselves by producing a strong odor, per Australian Geographic.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
The interior also has an antimicrobial lining to keep odors at bay.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odor. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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odor
noun
variants
or chiefly British odour
1
: a quality of something that stimulates the olfactory organ : smell
2
: a sensation resulting from adequate chemical stimulation of the olfactory organ
a disagreeable odor
odored
adjective
or chiefly British odoured
odorless
adjective
or chiefly British odourless
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