Odor: meaning, definitions and examples

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odor

 

[ หˆoสŠ.dษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

smell

A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.

Synonyms

aroma, scent, smell

Examples of usage

  • The odor of rotten eggs filled the room.
  • She wrinkled her nose at the foul odor coming from the trash can.
Context #2 | Noun

perfume

A pleasant smell.

Synonyms

fragrance, perfume, scent

Examples of usage

  • She sprayed on some floral-scented odor before going out.
  • The fresh odor of pine filled the air in the forest.
Context #3 | Verb

smell

To give off a smell.

Synonyms

reek, scent, smell

Examples of usage

  • The flowers odor beautifully in the garden.
  • The bakery odor deliciously of freshly baked bread.

Translations

Translations of the word "odor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น odor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geruch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapach

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ‚ใ„ (ใซใŠใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท odeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลฏnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรดลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ”ๅ‘ณ (qรฌwรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vonj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lykt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoxu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olor

Etymology

The word 'odor' originated from the Latin word 'odor' meaning smell. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The sense of smell plays a crucial role in how humans perceive the world around them, making words like 'odor' essential in describing different scents and fragrances.

See also: malodorous, odorous.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,779 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.