Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stench

Noun
/stɛntʃ/
Definition
A strong and unpleasant smell.
Examples
  • The stench of rotten eggs filled the kitchen after the power outage.
  • After the heavy rain, the stench of wet garbage wafted through the air.
  • He could not ignore the stench coming from the nearby factory.
Meaning
Stench refers to a foul odor that is often overwhelming and offensive to the sense of smell.
Synonyms
  • odor
  • smell
  • reek
  • foulness