Odor and Whiff

Odor

Odor noun - The quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose.
Usage example: some people find the odor of skunk rather pleasant

Whiff is a synonym for odor in scent topic. In some cases you can use "Whiff" instead a noun "Odor", when it comes to topics like smell.

Nearby Words: odorous, odour, odorless

Whiff

Whiff noun - An almost imperceptible sign of something.
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Synonyms for Whiff

Odor is a synonym for whiff in smell topic. You can use "Odor" instead a noun "Whiff", if it concerns topics such as smell of an odor.

Nearby Words: whiffy, whiffing

Both words in one sentence

  • British Royal Guards Peggy knows the best way to get the guard to smile is to take one of Al's shoes and let the guard get a good whiff of the odor.
  • Series / Married... with Children British Royal Guards: Peggy knows the best way to get a guard to smile is to take one of Al's shoes and let the guard get a good whiff of the odor.
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