Meaning & Definition of word "Odor"

Odor

/ˈoʊ.dɚ/

noun:

  • 1. A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.
    • Example: The odor of rotten eggs filled the room.
  • 2. A natural scent or aroma that is characteristic of a substance.
    • Example: The odor of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen.
  • 3. An impression or sense that something is present, especially when it is related to a particular situation.
    • Example: There was an odor of suspicion in the air following the incident.
  • 4. A smell that can signify the presence of various substances, often used in a scientific context.
    • Example: 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

fragrance:

A pleasant or sweet smell.

stench:

A strong, unpleasant smell.

smell:

The faculty of perceiving odors.

Slang Meanings of odor

Meaning: funk

Example Sentence: That gym bag has a serious funk.

Meaning: whiff

Example Sentence: I caught a whiff of something delicious.