1. small freshwater turtles that emit a foul odor when threatened
Usage: zoology
2. containers or vessels that produce unpleasant smells
Usage: informal

Examples

• The stinkpots in the pond released their defensive odor when we approached.
• Common stinkpots are found throughout eastern North America.
• The turtle expert explained how stinkpots got their name from their smell.
• We identified several stinkpots basking on the log.
• The old stinkpots in the basement needed to be cleaned out.
• Those stinkpots have been sitting there for weeks.