odor

noun

ˈō-dər

: a quality of something that stimulates the olfactory organ : scent

: a sensation resulting from adequate stimulation of the olfactory organ : smell

: a characteristic or predominant quality : flavor

the odor of sanctity

: repute, estimation

in bad odor

archaic : something that emits a sweet or pleasing scent : perfume

odored

ˈō-dərd

adjective

odorless

ˈō-dər-ləs How to pronounce odor (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

The cheese has a strong odor. This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring.

Recent Examples on the Web Experts say that whiskey with an exaggerated odor of alcohol most probably is of low quality.

Toby Grey, BGR, 4 Sep. 2022 The vehicle, occupied by five people, was searched due to an odor of marijuana.

cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 Salem Hospital and Salem State University are among those that have called to report an odor of smoke, Payne said.

Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The wind shifted, and an odor of rot enveloped the barge.

New York Times, 14 June 2022 Crews returning to their station from another call smelled an odor around 1:45 a.m. and tracked down the fire, finding heavy smoke pouring from a commercial buiding on Auto Park Way near Citracado Parkway, said Escondido Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis.

Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2022 Residents in the area detecting an unusual odor were also recommended to shelter in place with doors and windows closed.

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2022 Humans have around 800 olfactory receptor genes that can have minor variations, which change how an odor is perceived.

Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2022 During the stop, according to the sheriff's office, a Burke County Sheriff’s Office K-9 detected an odor of narcotics, triggering a search of the car.

Adam Sabes, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English odour, borrowed from Anglo-French odur, borrowed from Latin odor (early Latin odōs), going back to *od-os-, s-stem derivative of a verbal base *od- (whence Latin oleō, olēre, also olō, olere "to give off a smell, smell (of)," from *odere), going back to Indo-European *h₃ed-, whence Greek ózein "to smell, give off an odor," Armenian hot "smell, odor" (probably also an s-stem), Lithuanian úodžiu, úosti "to smell, sniff"

Note: The length in the Baltic form is attributed to Winter's Law, which is believed to lengthen vowels before an original voiced, unaspirated stop in Baltic and Slavic in certain environments.

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	odorless
释义	odor noun ˈō-dər 1 a : a quality of something that stimulates the olfactory organ : scent b : a sensation resulting from adequate stimulation of the olfactory organ : smell 2 a : a characteristic or predominant quality : flavor the odor of sanctity b : repute, estimation in bad odor 3 archaic : something that emits a sweet or pleasing scent : perfume odored ˈō-dərd adjective odorless ˈō-dər-ləs adjective Synonyms air ambience ambiance aroma atmosphere aura climate flavor halo karma mood nimbus note patina smell temper vibration(s) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The cheese has a strong odor. This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring. Recent Examples on the Web Experts say that whiskey with an exaggerated odor of alcohol most probably is of low quality. Toby Grey, BGR, 4 Sep. 2022 The vehicle, occupied by five people, was searched due to an odor of marijuana. cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 Salem Hospital and Salem State University are among those that have called to report an odor of smoke, Payne said. Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The wind shifted, and an odor of rot enveloped the barge. New York Times, 14 June 2022 Crews returning to their station from another call smelled an odor around 1:45 a.m. and tracked down the fire, finding heavy smoke pouring from a commercial buiding on Auto Park Way near Citracado Parkway, said Escondido Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2022 Residents in the area detecting an unusual odor were also recommended to shelter in place with doors and windows closed. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2022 Humans have around 800 olfactory receptor genes that can have minor variations, which change how an odor is perceived. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2022 During the stop, according to the sheriff's office, a Burke County Sheriff’s Office K-9 detected an odor of narcotics, triggering a search of the car. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English odour, borrowed from Anglo-French odur, borrowed from Latin odor (early Latin odōs), going back to od-os-, s-stem derivative of a verbal base od- (whence Latin oleō, olēre, also olō, olere "to give off a smell, smell (of)," from odere), going back to Indo-European h₃ed-, whence Greek ózein "to smell, give off an odor," Armenian hot "smell, odor" (probably also an s-stem), Lithuanian úodžiu, úosti "to smell, sniff" Note: The length in the Baltic form is attributed to Winter's Law, which is believed to lengthen vowels before an original voiced, unaspirated stop in Baltic and Slavic in certain environments. First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing odor body odor body odor Kids Definition odor noun ˈō-dər : a particular smell The odor of flowers filled my room. … the air was … thick with the smell of body odor. Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising Medical Definition odor noun variants or chiefly British odour ˈōd-ər 1 : a quality of something that stimulates the olfactory organ : smell 2 : a sensation resulting from adequate chemical stimulation of the olfactory organ a disagreeable odor odorless adjective as in unscented Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unscented malodorous stinky smelly putrid skunky rancid stenchy fetid reeking reeky stinking noisome foul stenchful stale musty fusty strong rank gamy gamey Antonyms & Near Antonyms aromatic scented fragrant perfumed sweet pungent savory savoury odorous ambrosial spicy redolent odoriferous flowery odiferous odored fruity See More
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odor

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