How to Use odor in a Sentence

odor

noun
  • The cheese has a strong odor.
  • This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring.
  • 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
  • And the odor is just one unpleasant aspect of Bankman-Fried’s new life.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 14 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • Low wind speeds in our area prevent the odor and haze from dispersing.
    Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The gas odor was evident downtown for hours after the blast.
    S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • At other times, the whiff of corruption appears to emit a strong odor.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The fabric breathes like a charm and controls odor, all while offering a great feel and fit.
    Mark Stock, menshealth.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • This can take up to eight hours but will help remove trace odors that attract the animal back to the same spot to urinate.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024

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