smoke

Definition

  • n. a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
  • n. a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
  • n. an indication of some hidden activity
  • n. something with no concrete substance

Word forms

Present participle
smoking
Past tense
smoked
Past participle
smoked
Third person singular
smokes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The smoke from the campfire filled the air with a rich, earthy scent.

  2. vi.

    When he got nervous, he started to smoke a cigarette.

  3. vt.

    The chef decided to smoke the salmon to give it a unique flavor.