noun Uncommon

smog

Smog (noun) means a thick haze of smoke and fog caused by air pollution. Example: “A layer of smog hung over the city all week.”

noun

A thick haze of smoke and fog caused by air pollution.

"A layer of smog hung over the city all week."

How to use smog

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPolluted, hazy air typically found over big cities.

Common pairings

thick smog smog alert

smogged past tense, smogs plural, smogs singular

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A layer of _____ hung over the city all week.

A blend of "smoke" and "fog."

smogginess

smogginess

What does “smog” mean?

The word “smog” means a thick haze of smoke and fog caused by air pollution. In plain terms, polluted, hazy air typically found over big cities.

How do you pronounce “smog”?

“Smog” is pronounced smog (/smɑɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “smog” in a sentence?

Here is “smog” used in a sentence: “A layer of smog hung over the city all week.”

What part of speech is “smog”?

“Smog” is a noun.

Is “smog” a common word?

“Smog” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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