How to Use odor in a Sentence

odor

noun
  • The cheese has a strong odor.
  • This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring.
  • The area in which the odor was coming from was flagged.
    cleveland, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Smell the shrimp to make sure there’s no strong, foul odor.
    Ronnie Koenig, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The wind shifted, and an odor of rot enveloped the barge.
    New York Times, 14 June 2022
  • The mesh back is easy to keep clean and doesn’t retain odors.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The odor in sweat comes from bacteria that live in and around the sweat glands.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
  • This helps to improve the taste and odor of your home’s water.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Then, there may be a bad body odor that falls outside of this norm.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 1 July 2022
  • Though the fragrance doesn’t linger, the odor protection does.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 25 May 2023
  • Keep reading to learn more about the 25 best dog shampoos for odor.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Monomer often has a very strong odor that can be off-putting for some clients.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The Blue Pure Max unit clears the air of odor and pollen quickly — and does it quietly.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • These will break down the bacteria that is causing the odor.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022
  • The sink in our primary bathroom has a foul-smelling odor to it.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2022
  • These ladies can sense carbon dioxide and skin odor and use it to track down a meal (i.e. you).
    Loren Savini, Allure, 25 July 2024
  • The odor is also kept to a minimum, thanks to its air-tight lid.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 3 May 2022
  • And the odor is just one unpleasant aspect of Bankman-Fried’s new life.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 14 Aug. 2023
  • It’s also easy to clean and doesn’t retain odor or warp over time.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2022
  • An egg carton helps protect the eggs from odors and keeps them fresh longer.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • These ladies can sense carbon dioxide and skin odor and use it to track down a meal (i.e. you).
    Loren Savini, Allure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Buy the set, which includes the spray cleaner, odor protector, wipes and a brush.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • African ball pythons spent a similar amount of time with each odor.
    Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
  • This also helps with the cloudiness of the water, the water’s color, taste and odor.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The parking lot smelled of a smokey, sickly bitter odor.
    James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024
  • Inside the package were six black and brown gummy bears with the pungent odor.
    Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • It's known for its compact size and ability to clean tough stains and odors.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2024
  • There are many types of repellents whose odors will repel the deer.
    Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2024
  • The suit claims the lagoon is the source of a noxious fumes and odors and resulted in economic loss to Spinas, according to a news release issued by the attorneys.
    Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The more than half century old landfill, located north of Los Angeles, has seen an uptick of odor complaints in recent years.
    Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

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