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odour

Odour (noun) means a smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant — the standard British spelling of "odor". Example: “An odour of damp hung over the old cottage.”

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A smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant — the standard British spelling of "odor".
"An odour of damp hung over the old cottage."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBritish spelling of "odor" — a smell.

UK vs US

British/Commonwealth spelling; American English writes this as "odor".

Word forms

odours plural

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What does “odour” mean?

The word “odour” means a smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant — the standard British spelling of "odor". In plain terms, british spelling of "odor" — a smell.

How do you use “odour” in a sentence?

Here is “odour” used in a sentence: “An odour of damp hung over the old cottage.”

What part of speech is “odour”?

“Odour” is a noun.

Is “odour” a common word?

“Odour” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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