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fume

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Noun — A strong-smelling or harmful gas or vapor.

How to use fume

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toxic fumes fume with anger exhaust fumes

Etymology

From Old French fum, "smoke," from Latin fumus, "smoke, vapor" — related to the English word "dust."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fume” mean?

The word “fume” means a strong-smelling or harmful gas or vapor. In plain terms, as a noun, a smelly or dangerous vapor; as a verb, either giving off vapor or being furious.

How do you pronounce “fume”?

“Fume” is pronounced fyoom (/fjuːm/ in IPA).

How do you use “fume” in a sentence?

Here is “fume” used in a sentence: “Paint fumes filled the newly renovated room.”

What part of speech is “fume”?

Depending on how it is used, “fume” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “fume” come from?

The word “fume” comes from Latin. From Old French fum, "smoke," from Latin fumus, "smoke, vapor" — related to the English word "dust.".

How many meanings does “fume” have?

“Fume” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong-smelling or harmful gas or vapor.

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