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
