Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

putrid-stench

noun

ˈpjuːtrɪd stɛnʧ

Definition

A foul smell resulting from decaying organic matter.

Examples

The putrid-stench from the garbage left outside was unbearable.
After the heavy rains, the putrid-stench of the stagnant water filled the air.
Cleaning the fridge revealed a putrid-stench that had accumulated from expired food.

Meaning

The term ‘putrid-stench’ refers to an extremely unpleasant odor that typically arises from decomposition processes, such as those of rotting food or organic waste.