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.

Synonyms
- foul odor
- decayed smell
- stench
- malodor
- rankness