What does SMOKE mean?

Smoke 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

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

Verb: emit smoke or visible vapor.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /smoʊk/

UK: /sməʊk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "smoke" originated from the Old English "smoca." It has been used in English since the 9th century. Smoke is produced when a substance is burned, and has been a part of human life since the discovery of fire. It is used in many different contexts, such as smoking cigarettes, cooking food, and as a metaphor for something that is unclear or confusing.

5. Synonyms

Noun: fumes, vapor, haze, smog

Verb: fume, emit, exhale, puff

6. Related Words

Choke, stoke, toke, spoke, bloke

7. Example Sentences

Noun:

• The smoke from the fire filled the room.
• He coughed as he inhaled the smoke from his cigarette.

Verb:

• The chimney was smoking.
• She watched as the train smoked its way down the tracks.