nounπShareCloudy diffused matter such as mist, steam or fumes suspended in the air."The strong cleaning fluid released harsh, stinging vapours that filled the small bathroom. "environmentweathersubstancechemistryphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid."The hot asphalt released strange vapours on the summer day. "substancechemistryphysicsmaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething insubstantial, fleeting, or transitory; unreal fancy; vain imagination; idle talk; boasting."His grand plans to become a famous actor were just vapours, as he spent more time talking about it than actually practicing. "mindphilosophycharacterliteraturelanguagesoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny medicinal agent designed for administration in the form of inhaled vapour."The doctor prescribed special vapours to help clear the child's congested lungs. "medicinesubstancephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Hypochondria; melancholy; the blues; hysteria, or other nervous disorder."After a week of gloomy weather and being stuck indoors, she was overcome by the vapours and couldn't bring herself to leave the house. "medicinemindconditionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWind; flatulence."After eating a big bowl of chili, John felt a strange churning in his stomach, and soon, audible vapours escaped. "physiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
