Meaning & use

fog

noun·Everyday

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that reduces visibility.

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Thick fog rolled in from the coast and delayed several morning flights.

Drivers slowed down as fog covered the highway near the valley.

A note on using this word

Fog is often used figuratively for mental confusion, as in a fog of tiredness after an overnight shift.

Words with a similar meaning

misthaze

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