Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-smoke

Noun
/ðə smoʊk/
Definition
The visible suspension of carbon or other particles in the air resulting from combustion.
Examples
  • The smoke from the campfire filled the night air.
  • We saw smoke rising from the old building that caught fire.
  • After the fireworks, smoke lingered in the sky.
Meaning
Smoke is the product of burning materials, commonly associated with fires and can be harmful to inhale. It often appears as a gray or black cloud and can have various odors depending on what is being burned.
Synonyms
  • fume
  • smog
  • mist
  • haze