Smoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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smoke

[ sməʊk ]

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in the air

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Synonyms

fumes, smog, vapour

Examples of usage

The smoke from the fire filled the room quickly.
The factory emitted smoke into the atmosphere.

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cigarette

Inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or a drug.

Synonyms

exhale, inhale, puff

Examples of usage

He smoked a cigarette outside the building.
She smoked marijuana with her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "smoke" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fumaça

🇮🇳 धुआँ (dhuaan)

🇩🇪 Rauch

🇮🇩 asap

🇺🇦 дим

🇵🇱 dym

🇯🇵 煙 (けむり, kemuri)

🇫🇷 fumée

🇪🇸 humo

🇹🇷 duman

🇰🇷 연기 (yeongi)

🇸🇦 دخان (dukhan)

🇨🇿 kouř

🇸🇰 dym

🇨🇳 烟 (yān)

🇸🇮 dim

🇮🇸 reykur

🇰🇿 түтін (tütin)

🇬🇪 მოწევა (moceva)

🇦🇿 duman

🇲🇽 humo

Word origin

The word 'smoke' originated from the Old English 'smoca', which is related to the Dutch 'smook' and German 'rauch'. The use of smoke dates back to ancient times when humans discovered fire. It has been used in various rituals, ceremonies, and as a method of preserving food. Throughout history, smoke has been both a source of warmth and a sign of destruction, depending on the context.

See also: smog, smoked, smokescreen, smoking, smoky.