How to Use odor in a Sentence

odor

noun
  • The cheese has a strong odor.
  • This deodorant prevents bad odor from occurring.
  • 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
  • Though the fragrance doesn’t linger, the odor protection does.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 25 May 2023
  • The Blue Pure Max unit clears the air of odor and pollen quickly — and does it quietly.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • And the odor is just one unpleasant aspect of Bankman-Fried’s new life.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 14 Aug. 2023
  • An egg carton helps protect the eggs from odors and keeps them fresh longer.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • These ladies can sense carbon dioxide and skin odor and use it to track down a meal (i.e. you).
    Loren Savini, Allure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Buy the set, which includes the spray cleaner, odor protector, wipes and a brush.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • This also helps with the cloudiness of the water, the water’s color, taste and odor.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Inside the package were six black and brown gummy bears with the pungent odor.
    Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Low wind speeds in our area prevent the odor and haze from dispersing.
    Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The gas odor was evident downtown for hours after the blast.
    S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • At other times, the whiff of corruption appears to emit a strong odor.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The fabric breathes like a charm and controls odor, all while offering a great feel and fit.
    Mark Stock, menshealth.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Replace flour with a foul, musty, or sour odor or if the texture and coloring have changed.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 20 July 2023
  • In our test, the purifier made odors much less noticeable in the room.
    Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 15 Feb. 2024
  • In the meantime, restricting Pumpkin to one part of your home – one that is the easiest to clean – can help with the mess and odor.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
  • For yet another Redditor, the mere odor of the food on offer was enough to put them off.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
  • There was no odor or sign of rats, which often plague composting sites.
    John Leland, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2023
  • These pads passed the odor test, reliably trapping the smell of apple cider vinegar.
    Rachael Schultz, Health, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Even avoiding irritants such as smoke or strong odors can help ease a cough.
    Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Spoiled egg salad will smell sour or have a sulfurous odor like rotten eggs.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
  • When dog wardens searched the main house, officials said, the odor was powerful enough to burn their eyes.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 29 July 2023
  • This Protects the cooler from stains and odors, keeps food and drinks colder for longer, and makes cleanup easier.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
  • Some colors, odors, and textures can be major red flags.
    Mara Santilli, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • This V-neck is designed to repel liquids, stains, and odors, thanks to the special linen-cotton blend and added side vents.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
  • It’s also got odor control, feels lightweight on the skin, and performs in water.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Also, thanks to the Carhartt Force sweatband, odors are kept at bay, while the fast-dry technology wicks away sweat.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 July 2023

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