A smell or scent, often unpleasant: "The cat left a strong odor in the room after it had urinated on the carpet."
"Odor" Examples
Usage Examples of "Odor"
1. A unpleasant odor filled the room
The old gym had a strong, unpleasant odor that made it uncomfortable to stay there for long.
2. The new perfume had a sweet, floral odor
The sales associate spritzed the perfume on a card, and its sweet, floral odor wafted up to the customer's nose.
3. The water had an earthy odor from the nearby stream
After a recent rainfall, the water in the nearby stream took on an earthy odor that made it unsuitable for swimming.
4. The fish had a strong, fishy odor
Fresh seafood often has a strong, fishy odor that can be overpowering to some people.
5. The fire extinguisher had an acrid, chemical odor
When the fire alarm went off, the firefighters quickly identified the source of the smoke and used an extinguisher with an acrid, chemical odor to put out the flames.