Smoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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smoke

 

[ smษ™สŠk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fumaรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค†เค (dhuaan)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dym

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็…™ (ใ‘ใ‚€ใ‚Š, kemuri)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fumรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ธฐ (yeongi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฎุงู† (dukhan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kouล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dym

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒŸ (yฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reykur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั‚ั–ะฝ (tรผtin)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ•แƒ (moceva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,149, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.