bad breath

noun

: breath that smells unpleasant
He has bad breath.

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The founder's father suffered from plaque, tartar, gum bleeding and bad breath. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 Garlic is known to have many health benefits, but the downside has always been its powerful odor that leads to bad breath. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 Garlic supplements and dietary garlic can have health benefits, and a few annoying side effects, like bad breath and stomach upset. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026 There can be digestive side effects, such as heartburn, bad breath, upset stomach, and the infamous fish burps. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bad breath

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“Bad breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20breath. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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