body odor

noun

: an unpleasant smell from the body of a person who has been sweating or is not clean

Examples of body odor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plumes of incense have wafted around the organ pipes and through the choir’s chancel in Catholic Church ceremonies for centuries, while in the 19th century theaters sometimes distributed scented fans to help with body odor issues. Chloe Schama, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024 Benzoyl peroxide washes away bacteria and eliminates body odor. Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023 Use antiperspirant instead of deodorant: Antiperspirant prevents sweating, while deodorant masks body odor. Cathy Cassata, Health, 28 Jan. 2024 Now, companies like Lume and Mando are advertising whole-body deodorants that can be applied in other places that produce body odor, such as the feet and groin area. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2024 Hair’s association with body odor and poor hygiene also made its absence a sign of purity. Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023 Outdoor enthusiasts already know the ample values of wearing Merino wool: the all-natural fabric wicks away sweat, keeps you warm even in wet conditions, and doesn’t retain body odor. Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023 This type of sweat produces body odor, thanks to bacteria living in those places. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 25 Nov. 2023 These sensory deficits can be helpful in some respects, though, because the I.S.S. tends to smell like body odor or farts. Kim Tingley, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023

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“Body odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20odor. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

body odor

noun
: an unpleasant odor from a perspiring or unclean person
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