Odor (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any property detected by the olfactory system.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The strong odor of the gasoline spilled on the highway made it difficult for drivers to keep their windows down.
- The French perfume company is famous for creating unique fragrances that evoke powerful emotional responses due to the complex odor of its scents.
- The biologist collected samples of the rare plant to study the chemical properties of its distinctive odor, which attracts a specific species of pollinator bees.
- After a long, sweaty workout, the gym's locker room was filled with the pungent odor of stale air and body sweat.
- The wine expert swirled the glass, inhaling the rich, full-bodied odor of the 20-year-old vintage, savoring the notes of oak, vanilla, and dark fruit.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Malodorousness
- Fragrance
- Sweetness
- Fetidness
- Foulness
- Rancidness
- Stinkiness
- Muskiness
- Fragrancy
- Bouquet
Related Words
Meaning 2
The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.