Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stour
noun
/stɔːr/
Definition
A term that refers to dust or mist, often used to describe a cloud of dust that is raised by movement, especially in the context of horses or other animals.
Examples
- As the farmers plowed the fields, a stour rose into the air, obscuring their view.
- The stour from the road made it hard to breathe as the vehicles passed by.
Meaning
Stour is used to indicate a dusty or smoky atmosphere, frequently encountered in agricultural or rural settings.
Synonyms
- dust
- mist
- cloud
- haze
