Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːtrɪd/
noun a putrid smell or substance
A1 The putrid smell was coming from the garbage can.
A2 The putrid of the rotten fruit made me feel sick.
B1 The putrid of the sewage system in the city was causing health concerns.
B2 The putrid of the decaying animal carcass attracted a swarm of flies.
C1 The putrid of the decomposing body was overwhelming for the investigators.
C2 The putrid of the toxic waste dump was a serious environmental hazard.
adjective in a state of foul decay or decomposition; rotten
A1 The smell of the putrid garbage made me feel sick.
A2 The putrid meat was not safe to eat.
B1 The putrid water in the pond was a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
B2 The putrid stench coming from the sewer was unbearable.
C1 The putrid state of the abandoned building was a health hazard.
C2 The putrid atmosphere of the room was enough to make anyone gag.
formal The putrid smell coming from the dumpster was unbearable.
informal Ew, that leftover food in the fridge is starting to smell putrid.
slang I can't believe you're still wearing those putrid sneakers.
figurative The corruption in that company's leadership was like a putrid disease spreading throughout the organization.
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