nounπShareVery fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility."The haze from the nearby forest fire made it difficult to see the mountain range clearly. "weatherenvironmentnatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reduction of transparency of a clear gas or liquid."The haze from the nearby forest fire reduced visibility, making it hard to see the road clearly. "weathernatureenvironmentconditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn analogous dullness on a surface that is ideally highly reflective or transparent."The furniture has a haze, possibly from some kind of wax."appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny state suggestive of haze in the atmosphere, such as mental confusion or vagueness of memory."After a long day at work, a haze of tiredness settled over him, making it difficult to remember his daughter's piano recital. "mindconditionweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(packaging) The degree of cloudiness or turbidity in a clear glass or plastic, measured in percent."The plastic container's haze was so high that you could barely see the cookies inside. "materialqualitytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny substance causing turbidity in beer or wine."The brewer noticed a slight haze in the pale ale, indicating that some proteins hadn't been properly filtered out. "drinksubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or become hazy, or thick with haze."The air in the valley haze with smoke from the nearby forest fire. "appearanceweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college or military unit."The upperclassmen would haze the new recruits by making them do push-ups in the mud and shouting at them. "cultureritualgroupactionorganizationsocietyinhumantraditioneducationmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo oppress or harass by forcing to do hard and unnecessary work."The boss hazed the new employee by making him carry all the heavy boxes. "actioninhumanworksocietyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn a rodeo, to assist the bulldogger by keeping (the steer) running in a straight line."The rodeo rider was hazing the steer to keep it moving straight towards the bulldogger. "sportactionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
