How to Use odor in a Sentence
odor
noun- The cheese has a strong odor.
- This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring.
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There was blood in the room and an odor that smelled like a body.
—David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
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The odor of the peaceful pines was in the men’s nostrils.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021
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Try the fast way to get rid of odor from the microwave.
—Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2021
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The area in which the odor was coming from was flagged.
—cleveland, 29 Apr. 2022
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Smell the shrimp to make sure there’s no strong, foul odor.
—Ronnie Koenig, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
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When asked about the odor, the man handed over a blunt.
—John Benson, cleveland, 9 Dec. 2020
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The wind shifted, and an odor of rot enveloped the barge.
—New York Times, 14 June 2022
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The mesh back is easy to keep clean and doesn’t retain odors.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
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Fish should have a clean, fresh, mild odor that reminds you of the ocean.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2021
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The odor in sweat comes from bacteria that live in and around the sweat glands.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
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This helps to improve the taste and odor of your home’s water.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
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When asked about the odor, the man said he was headed home to Canton.
—John Benson, cleveland, 19 May 2021
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Say goodbye to body odor, even for the stinkiest of dudes!
—Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022
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There is no denying that, over time, a room starts to have an odor.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021
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The N-95s quickly smelled terrible, the odor of a wet dog in a hot car.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2020
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Then, there may be a bad body odor that falls outside of this norm.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 1 July 2022
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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
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Every few minutes, a wave of odor would drift from the plant.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021
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Though the fragrance doesn’t linger, the odor protection does.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 25 May 2023
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Keep reading to learn more about the 25 best dog shampoos for odor.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
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But one apartment on the first floor has a bad odor that emanates from it.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
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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
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Down the third-floor hallway, another Mariel refugee has sprayed away the odor of urine with an economy-size bottle of Lysol.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Researchers noted that the spiders emit a foul odor and sit on thin white silk to draw flies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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These washing machine cleaning tablets keep the interior of a washing machine free of odors and grime.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Standing water, combined with food residue, can create unpleasant odors.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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Place an open box of baking soda inside to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Employees at the tow yard noticed a strong odor coming from the vehicle and reported it to police.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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