Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smell-a-stench
Noun
/smɛl ə stɛnʧ/
Definition
A strong, unpleasant odor that can be detected by the sense of smell.
Examples
- The garbage in the alley began to emit a strong smell-a-stench that could be felt from the street.
- After the rain, a smell-a-stench rose from the swamp, making it hard to breathe.
- When the food was left out too long, it developed a smell-a-stench that filled the kitchen.
Meaning
The term ‘smell-a-stench’ refers to a foul or strong smell that is often offensive to the nose.
Synonyms
- Odor
- Stench
- Fume
- Reek
- Smell
