smog

noun
UK: /smɒɡ/
US: /smɑːɡ/

  1. A type of air pollution, a mixture of smoke and fog, that is often found in cities.

    1. The smog made it difficult to see the tall buildings.
    2. The government is trying to reduce smog levels by promoting public transport.

  2. A thick cloud of unpleasant air that is difficult to breathe and harmful to the environment.

    1. Heavy smog hung over the industrial area all day.
    2. Many people suffer from respiratory problems in cities prone to smog.

Synonyms

haze fume
smog intransitive-verb

  1. To become affected by smog.

    1. The city smogs during the summer months.
    2. The valley often smogs over when there is little wind to clear the air.

  2. To pollute with smog.

    1. The factories smogged the air with their emissions.
    2. Industry can smog areas if regulations are not properly enforced.
smog transitive-verb

  1. To pollute something with smog.

    1. The factory smogged the town.
    2. Heavy traffic can smog the atmosphere, causing health problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "smog" in English means: A type of air pollution, a mixture of smoke and fog, that is often found in cities., A thick cloud of unpleasant air that is difficult to breathe and harmful to the environment..

The phonetic transcription of "smog" is /smɒɡ/ in British English and /smɑːɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "smog": haze, fume.

Example usage of "smog": "The smog made it difficult to see the tall buildings.". More examples on the page.