Odor

/ˈoʊ.dɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.
The odor of rotten eggs filled the room.
A natural scent or aroma that is characteristic of a substance.
The odor of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen.
An impression or sense that something is present, especially when it is related to a particular situation.
There was an odor of suspicion in the air following the incident.
A smell that can signify the presence of various substances, often used in a scientific context.
The odor produced by the chemical reaction was a clear indicator of the compound's nature.

Etymology

From Latin 'odor', meaning 'scent, smell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bad odor:
A foul or unpleasant smell.
an odor of:
A suggestion or indication of something, usually negative.
to get rid of the odor:
To eliminate a bad smell.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

funk
That gym bag has a serious funk.
whiff
I caught a whiff of something delicious.