odor
noun
the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell.
odors
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pluralof odor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The building was storing millions of pounds of fresh and frozen food such as meat, bread and seafood that rotted after the blaze, prompting complaints, citations and lawsuits over foul odors and pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Even among those who did, many blamed the epidemic on miasma—conditions attributed to odors, stagnant water or unseen particles in the atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Less than 1% reported “noticing odors once per day or less,” the department said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Requiring this of Lineage could add several months to the removal effort, during which time-period odors will likely persist,” according to the letter, a copy of which was reviewed by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
With the richness of speech, and all our new devices for communication, why would we want to release odors into the air to convey information about anything?
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
