Definition

1. Noun:
   • An unpleasant and distinctive smell: "malodour" refers to a strong, offensive, and often distinctive odor that is considered foul or disgusting.

Usage

• "Malodour" is a formal or technical term, often used in scientific, medical, or official contexts to describe a bad smell. It is less common in everyday conversation, where words like "stink" or "bad smell" are more frequent.
• It is typically used as a singular, countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The malodour from the blocked drain filled the entire basement.
  • A persistent malodour can be a symptom of a medical condition.
  • The laboratory report noted the chemical's characteristic malodour.

Advanced Usage

• "To emit a malodour": to give off a foul smell.
  • The decaying organic matter began to emit a powerful malodour.
• "Source of malodour": the origin or cause of a bad smell.
  • Identifying the source of the malodour in the building was a priority.

Variants and Related Words

• Malodorous (adj): having a bad smell; foul-smelling.
  • The malodorous garbage needed to be removed immediately.
• Odour (n): a smell, which can be pleasant, neutral, or unpleasant. "Malodour" is a specific type of unpleasant odour.

Synonyms

• Stench: a very strong and unpleasant smell.
• Stink: a strong, unpleasant smell (more informal).
• Fetor: a strong, foul smell (formal, often medical).
• Reek: a strong, unpleasant smell (can be used as a noun or verb).

Antonyms

• Fragrance: a sweet or pleasant smell.
• Aroma: a pleasant, often distinctive smell.
• Perfume: a sweet or pleasant smell, especially from a substance like flowers.

Notes

• The word is spelled "malodour" in British English. The American English spelling is "malodor". Both have the same meaning and pronunciation.

Noun

1. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant