The visible vapor, gases, and fine particles emitted from a burning substance, especially when it is combustible material such as wood, coal, or tobacco. noun
The smoke from the campfire drifted into the night sky.
He coughed as the smoke filled the room.
To emit smoke; to produce visible vapor or gases from burning or combustion. verb
The chimney smokes heavily during the winter.
The fire was smoking but not yet fully ablaze.
To inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco, cannabis, or other substances, typically for recreational purposes. verb
He likes to smoke a cigarette after dinner.
She was caught smoking in the school bathroom.
To be filled with or covered by smoke, often implying obscurity or haze. verb
The entire valley was smoked out by the wildfire.
The room was smoked with cigarette fumes.
A metaphorical or figurative use referring to confusion, obscurity, or difficulty in understanding. noun
The instructions were in a thick smoke of jargon.
His explanation left me in a cloud of smoke.