Stench \Stench\, n. [AS. stenc a strong smell, fr. stincan. See {Stink}, v. i.] 1. A smell; an odor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Clouds of savory stench involve the sky. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. An ill smell; an offensive odor; a stink. --Cowper. [1913 Webster] {Stench trap}, a contrivance to prevent stench or foul air from rising from the openings of sewers, drains, etc. [1913 Webster]