Stench

A stench is a very strong and bad smell that can make you feel uncomfortable or want to cover your nose, like the smell of garbage or rotten food.

Examples

• After the rain, the stench of rotten leaves filled the air, reminding us that nature has its own unique smells, some pleasant and others not so much.
• During science class, we learned about how bacteria can create a stench when they break down food, which made us all think twice about leaving our lunches out.
• When my little brother forgot to take out the trash, the stench from the kitchen became so strong that we had to open windows to let in fresh air.

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