odor US
ˈoʊdər
See also: odour (UK)
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Definition of odor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

scentUSsmell that can be sensed by the noseUS
  • The odor from the kitchen made me hungry.
  • A sweet odor drifted from the bakery at dawn.
  • The locker room's odor required heavy cleaning.
aroma scent smell
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    smell that can be sensed by the nose

Expressions with odor

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smell produced by the body, often unpleasant
After jogging, his body odor was quite noticeable.
designed to stop or reduce bad smells
This odor-fighting spray keeps shoes fresh.
perceived as very virtuous or pure
She lived her life with an odor of sanctity.
having a bad reputation
The company is in bad odor after the scandal.
being in favor or approval
He is currently in good odor with the board members.

Origin of odor

Latin, odor (smell)

Terms with odor included in their meaning

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unique scent
distinctive odor that something gives off
emit odor
emit an odor, pleasant or unpleasant
automotive
pleasant odor associated with new vehicles
bad odor
strong unpleasant smell
B.O.abbr.
abr: body odor
unpleasant smell from a person's body
oral hygiene
unpleasant odor from the mouth
bad breath
unpleasant mouth odor after waking up
odor
emit a strong bad smell

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  1. French:odeur, ...
  2. German:Geruch, ...
  3. Italian:profumo, ...
  4. Spanish:olor, ...
  5. Portuguese:cheiro, ...
  6. Chinese:气味, ...
  7. Japanese:におい, ...
  8. Arabic:رَائِحَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֵיחַ, ...
  10. Russian:запах, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аромат, ...
  12. Hindi:गंध, ...
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