odor
Translation
odour, smell, scent
Examples
There was a strange odor in the room.
There was a strange odour in the room.
The sweet odor of roses filled the air.
The sweet odour of roses filled the air.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) odor a smell of a particular type A strange odor filled the room.
the odor of ((sth.)) the smell of (sth.) The odor of garlic was strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: smell, scent, aroma, fragrance
Etymology
From Latin 'odor' meaning 'smell, scent'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'deodorant', which is 'de-' (remove) + 'odor' (smell). It removes bad smells.