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noun · A2

Fog

FOG/fɒɡ/

Fog is thick cloud near the ground: thick fog, in the fog, fog delays. Mist is thinner and often lighter. Smog is dirty city air. Foggy is the adjective. Forecasts talk of fog patches. Do not use fog for steam in a bathroom (that is steam) or for smoke.

Meaning

Thick cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see.

Examples

  • “The flight was late because of fog.”
  • “We waited at the harbour until the fog lifted.”
  • “Fog made the footpath hard to see.”

Good to know

thick fog / in the fog. Thinner: mist. Adjective: foggy. Not steam or smoke.

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