Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plume
noun
/pluːm/
Definition
A plume is a feather or a cloud of smoke, or a long, soft, and flowing structure resembling a feather.
Examples
- The peacock displayed its colorful plume.
- A plume of smoke rose from the chimney.
- She wore a lovely hat adorned with a plume.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a plume can represent something that is graceful or something that rises and spreads out in the air.
Synonyms
- feather
- cloud
- smoke
- tail
