smog

/smɒɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of severe air pollution caused by a mixture of smoke and fog, especially in urban areas

“The smog in the city made it difficult to see across the street.”

2. verb

to become or make something smoky and foggy, especially due to pollution

“The industrial area smogged the surrounding countryside.”

Synonyms

  • fog
  • haze
  • smoke

Antonyms

  • clean air
  • fresh air