smoke

smoke · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air from burning substances.

  2. 2.

    An act of smoking tobacco.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To inhale and exhale tobacco; to emit smoke.

Forms

plural: smokes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    where there's smoke, there's fire — Rumors often have some basis.
  • •
    go up in smoke — To be destroyed; to fail.

Related words

See also: cigarette, fire, tobacco
Synonyms: fumes, vapor

Etymology

From Old English smoca, related to smēocan ("to smoke, emit smoke").