body odor
noun
: an unpleasant smell from the body of a person who has been sweating or is not clean
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Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Fragrance Scent or fragrance is added to most deodorants as a way to mask body odor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Both deodorants and antiperspirants are applied to the underarms and work to reduce body odor.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Renee smelled of vodka and body odor, which reflected poorly on the entire office.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Fragrance Scent or fragrance is added to most deodorants as a way to mask body odor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Both deodorants and antiperspirants are applied to the underarms and work to reduce body odor.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Renee smelled of vodka and body odor, which reflected poorly on the entire office.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Body odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20odor. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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