English Explanatory Dictionary

smog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.
verb
  1. To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.

Pronunciation

/smɒɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-smog.wav smäg /smɑɡ/ /smɔɡ/

Word forms

smog smogs smogging smogged

Etymology

Blend of smoke + fog.

Synonyms

pea-souper pea-soup fog

Related words

smaze dry fog dry haze haze

Derived words

antismog besmog electronic smog electrosmog smoggy smogless vog
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