odor

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Odor' refers to the particular smell that something or someone has. It could be pleasant like the fragrance of flowers or unpleasant like the smell of rotting garbage.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the fragrance industry, 'odor' is a critical aspect of product development. A perfume chemist might say, 'This new odor profile captures the essence of spring.'

Practice Scenarios

Manufacturing

Scenario:

The scent of our new perfume line has to be alluring and different from what our competitors are offering.

Response:

We should consider focusing on a modern, subtle odor that appeals to a broad demographic.

Tech

Scenario:

There was a complaint about a strange smell coming from one of the server rooms. We'll need to get this checked immediately.

Response:

I'll arrange for someone from the maintenance team to inspect the odor from the server room.