odor
word
Definition
A smell that you notice, especially one that is strong or unpleasant. "Odor" can refer to any scent, but is often used for bad smells.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'smell'. Most common when discussing unpleasant or chemical smells ('body odor', 'strange odor'). Often used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts. In daily speech, 'smell' or 'stink' are more common for bad scents.
Spanish: olor - hedor (malo)Portuguese (BR): odor - cheiro (neutro/ruim)Portuguese (PT): odor - cheiro (neutro/mau cheiro)Chinese (Simplified): 气味 - 臭味Chinese (Traditional): 氣味 - 臭味Hindi: गंधArabic: رائحةBengali: গন্ধRussian: запахJapanese: におい - 臭い (悪い場合)Vietnamese: mùiKorean: 냄새Turkish: koku - kötü kokuUrdu: بُوIndonesian: bau
Example Sentences
There was a strong odor coming from the trash can.
basic
The flowers have a pleasant odor.
basic
Some chemicals have no odor at all.
basic
If you notice a strange odor in the kitchen, you should check the fridge.
natural
The room still had the odor of paint long after the workers left.
natural
He was embarrassed by his body odor after running.
natural