"Rancid" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Rancid" Meaning

Describing an unpleasant smell or taste, often unpleasantly sour or fetid, often associated with something that has spoiled or is decaying.

"Rancid" Examples

5 Usage Examples for "Rancid"

1. Food Gone Bad

The leftovers from last night's dinner smelled rancid and had to be thrown away.

2. Bitter Relationships

After the argument, their relationship turned rancid, and they stopped speaking to each other.

3. Old Oil

The mechanic warned the car owner that the old engine oil was rancid and needed to be changed immediately.

4. Spoiled Milk

After checking the expiration date, she discovered the milk was rancid and thus couldn't be consumed.

5. Unpleasant Memories

The smell of the rancid cheese brought back unpleasant memories of his first failed culinary attempt.