English

smoke

smoʊk, sməʊk
Meaning: visible vapor or gas from something burning; the act of smoking a cigarette
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: sməʊk

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Example sentences

Thick black smoke rose from the chimney.
Thick black smoke rose from the chimney.
She hates the smell of smoke.
She hates the smell of smoke.
The smoke from the kitchen triggered the fire alarm.
The smoke from the kitchen triggered the fire alarm.
There was a faint smell of smoke in the air.
There was a faint smell of smoke in the air.
A brick chimney can carry smoke above the roof.
A brick chimney can carry smoke above the roof.

Usage Notes

As a noun, it refers to the particulate matter in the air from fire. As an uncountable noun, it refers to the substance itself.

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