How to Use odor in a Sentence

odor

noun

• The cheese has a strong odor.
• This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring.
• There was blood in the room and an odor that smelled like a body.
  — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
• The odor of the peaceful pines was in the men’s nostrils.
  — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021
• Try the fast way to get rid of odor from the microwave.
  — Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2021
• 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
• When asked about the odor, the man handed over a blunt.
  — John Benson, cleveland, 9 Dec. 2020
• 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
• Fish should have a clean, fresh, mild odor that reminds you of the ocean.
  — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2021
• 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
• When asked about the odor, the man said he was headed home to Canton.
  — John Benson, cleveland, 19 May 2021
• Say goodbye to body odor, even for the stinkiest of dudes!
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022
• There is no denying that, over time, a room starts to have an odor.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021
• The N-95s quickly smelled terrible, the odor of a wet dog in a hot car.
  — Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2020
• Then, there may be a bad body odor that falls outside of this norm.
  — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 1 July 2022
• The steel frame is easy to wipe down, and the open design keeps it from trapping fusty odors.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
• Every few minutes, a wave of odor would drift from the plant.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021
• 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
• But one apartment on the first floor has a bad odor that emanates from it.
  — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
• Treat stains and odors While your mattress is bare, give it a good look over—and a sniff too.
  — Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
• Monomer often has a very strong odor that can be off-putting for some clients.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
• The breeze would spread the sweetish odor of death through the forest and the animals would take care of the rest.
  — Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
• Some of the specific issues with Jonah in this firing scene are his odor and his hygiene.
  — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
• And, to avoid odors, empty and wash the trashcan.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
• Its silicone lid has an airtight seal, preventing spills and odors from escaping into your lunch bag.
  — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
• The carton will prevent the eggs from picking up odors or flavors from other foods, and prevent moisture loss.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026