Definition

A smell that can be pleasant or unpleasant, often detected by the nose.

Example

The kitchen was filled with the odor of freshly baked bread.

Conversation

Did you smell that strange odor coming from the kitchen?

Yeah, it was really strong! I wonder what it was.

I think it might be the leftovers we forgot about last week.

Oh no! Let's check it out before it gets worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odor comes from Latin 'odor' (meaning smell or scent). The word refers to a distinctive smell or fragrance.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'odor' which means smell — this helps you remember that 'odor' refers to a specific scent.

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