vapour

noun
UK: /ˈveɪ.pər/
US: /ˈveɪ.pɚ/

  1. A substance diffused or suspended in the air, such as steam or mist.

    1. I saw vapour rising from the hot coffee.
    2. The cold air turned my breath into a visible vapour outside.

  2. A substance in a gaseous state, especially when it is usually a liquid or solid.

    1. The chemical process released a toxic vapour.
    2. The scientist carefully collected the vapour for analysis in the lab.

  3. Lack of substance or worth; something insubstantial or ephemeral.

    1. His promises turned out to be mere vapour.
    2. The dreams of youth often dissipate like vapour in the morning sun.

Synonyms

fog mist steam haze exhalation fume gas smog
vapour intransitive-verb

  1. To emit vapour or to become diffused as vapour.

    1. The water began to vapour in the sun.
    2. The spilled solvent started to vapour quickly, filling the room with a strong smell.
vapour transitive-verb

  1. To convert into vapour.

    1. The machine vapour the cleaning fluid.
    2. The high temperatures from the arc welder vapour the metal in the weld area.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vapour" in English means: A substance diffused or suspended in the air, such as steam or mist., A substance in a gaseous state, especially when it is usually a liquid or solid., Lack of substance or worth; something insubstantial or ephemeral..

The phonetic transcription of "vapour" is /ˈveɪ.pər/ in British English and /ˈveɪ.pɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vapour": fog, mist, steam, haze, exhalation, fume, gas, smog.

Example usage of "vapour": "I saw vapour rising from the hot coffee.". More examples on the page.