odor

odor

noun \ˈō-dər\

Definition of ODOR

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

— odor·less \-dər-ləs\ adjective

Examples of ODOR

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

Origin of ODOR

Middle English odour, from Anglo-French odur, from Latin odor; akin to Latin olēre to smell, Greek ozein to smell, osmē smell, odor

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to ODOR

Synonyms: air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, aura, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)

Related Words: aureole (or aureola), mystique, romance; genius loci; feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit; attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait; color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

Near Antonyms: discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

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Rhymes with ODOR

coder, loader, Oder