odour
/ˈoʊdər/
noun
- A smell, especially one that is unpleasant or distinctive.
- A sweet odour of flowers filled the garden in spring.
- The kitchen had a strange odour after the garbage disposal broke.
- The old gym locker room had a strong, sour odour.
- A quality or atmosphere that suggests something (often used figuratively).
- The politician's actions left an odour of corruption around his office.
- There was an odour of distrust in the meeting room after the argument.
- The company's financial report carried an odour of dishonesty.