Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smog
noun
/smÉ’g/
Definition
A type of air pollution that combines smoke and fog.
Examples
- The city was covered in smog after several days of heavy industrial activity.
- People were advised to wear masks due to the high levels of smog in the air.
- Smog can have serious effects on health, particularly for those with respiratory issues.
Meaning
Smog refers to the thick, smoky air that is a result of the mixture of fog with smoke and other pollutants, primarily produced by industrial activities and vehicular emissions.
Synonyms
- pollution
- haze
- fog
- smoke
