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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fumes

/fjuːmz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fumes mean?

noun, verb

Fumes are gases or vapors that rise from a liquid or solid, often as a result of heating or chemical reaction. To fume is to emit or be filled with fumes, or to be in a state of anger or annoyance.

Example

"The fumes from the paint were making me feel dizzy."

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