fog

noun
UK: /fɒɡ/
US: /fɑːɡ/

  1. A weather condition in which very small drops of water come together to form a thick cloud near the land or sea, making it difficult to see.

    1. The fog is very thick today, so drive carefully and turn on fog lights.
    2. Dense fog rolled in off the coast, obscuring the bridge from view and delaying traffic.

  2. A state of mental confusion, making it difficult to think clearly or remember things.

    1. After the long flight, I was in a fog and couldn't remember where I parked.
    2. The medication left her in a fog, unable to concentrate on her work or daily routines.

Synonyms

mist confusion blur haze daze smog cloud
fog verb

  1. To make something covered or hidden by fog.

    1. The windows fog up when it's cold outside, hard to see through.
    2. The city lights were fogged by the mist, creating an eerie atmosphere over night.

  2. To become covered or hidden by fog.

    1. The glasses will fog if you go into a warm room, it's hard to clean.
    2. The mountain peaks fogged over quickly as the storm approached, signaling a change in weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fog" in English means: A weather condition in which very small drops of water come together to form a thick cloud near the land or sea, making it difficult to see., A state of mental confusion, making it difficult to think clearly or remember things..

The phonetic transcription of "fog" is /fɒɡ/ in British English and /fɑːɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fog": mist, confusion, blur, haze, daze, smog, cloud.

Example usage of "fog": "The fog is very thick today, so drive carefully and turn on fog lights.". More examples on the page.