Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fume
noun/verb
/fjuːm/
Definition
A gas or vapor that can be harmful or irritating when inhaled.
Examples
- She watched the fume rise from the burning leaves.
- He began to fume after realizing he had forgotten his keys.
Meaning
Fume typically refers to the smoke or vapor that is released from substances, especially those that are burned or heated, which can produce a noxious or unpleasant effect.
Synonyms
- Vapor
- Smoke
- Fumes
- Chuff
- Rage
