Malodour (Noun)
Meaning
A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The city's garbage dump was notorious for its overwhelming malodour that could be smelled for miles around.
- After not showering for weeks, the homeless man's malodour was so potent that people would cross the street to avoid him.
- The fridge had been left unplugged for months, and the malodour that wafted out when it was finally opened was unbearable.
- The chemical plant's malodour had been a source of complaints from nearby residents for years, who claimed it was causing health problems.
- The port-a-potty's malodour was so bad that it made everyone's eyes water at the music festival.