Definition of rancid
- rank in taste or smell
Usage examples of rancid
The butter tasted rancid after sitting in the warm cupboard.
A rancid smell came from the old cooking oil.
They discarded the rancid nuts rather than serve them.
Term
rancid adj
Rancid means rank in taste or smell. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.