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vapour

/ˈveɪpər/ /ˈveɪpɔːr/

Meanings
noun
Cloudy diffused matter such as mist, steam or fumes suspended in the air.

Examples :

"After a hot shower, a thick vapour filled the small bathroom. "
weather environment physics substance chemistry

Related Words

Illustration transitory

transitory adjective

/ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/

Lasting only a short time; temporary.

"The joy of winning the school raffle was transitory; I was happy for only a few hours until I realized I had to pay taxes on the prize. "

Illustration flatulence

flatulence noun

/ˈflæt͡ʃələns/

The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

"After eating a large bowl of beans, Michael suffered from embarrassing flatulence throughout the afternoon. "

Illustration administration

administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration complaining

complaining verb

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

Illustration circulated

circulated verb

/ˈsɜːkjʊleɪtɪd/ /ˈsɜːkjəleɪtɪd/

To move in circles or through a circuit

"The email about the meeting circulated among the team members. "

Illustration congestion

congestion noun

/kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/

The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

"The morning rush hour caused significant congestion on the roads, making it difficult to get to school on time. "

Illustration melancholy

melancholy noun

/ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/

Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

"Ancient medical texts described the "melancholy" as a harmful bodily fluid, believed to cause sadness and illness. "

Illustration imagination

imagination noun

/ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/

The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.

"Imagination is one of the most advanced human faculties."

Illustration hypochondria

hypochondria noun

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndriə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndriə/

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness.

"John's constant worrying about every minor ache and pain suggests he might be suffering from hypochondria. "

Illustration insubstantial

insubstantial adjective

/ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəl/ /ˌɪnsəpˈstænʃəl/

Lacking substance; not real or strong.

"The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car."

Illustration classmates

classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "