Synonyms for

Smog

Verb / smɑ:g / Another word for smog — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog

Synonyms & similar words

smogginess haze fog pollution fumes cloud mist smoke smaze miasma smother

Example sentences

  1. The smog from the factories made it hard to see.
  2. The smog was so thick that it made my eyes burn.
  3. The smog in Los Angeles is famous.
  4. The smog in Beijing is so bad that people wear masks.
  5. The smog cleared up after the rain.

Quotes

  • "The smog was so thick that it looked like pea soup." -Yogi Berra
  • "The smog was so bad that birds were falling out of the sky." -P. J. O'Rourke
  • "The smog was so thick that you could cut it with a knife." -Unknown

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