fume
noun
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Definition of fume
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a smoke, vapor, or gas especially when irritating or offensive
engine exhaust fumes
b
: an often noxious suspension of particles in a gas (such as air)
2
: something (such as an emotion) that impairs one's reasoning
sometimes his head gets a little hot with the fumes of patriotism— Matthew Arnold
3
: a state of excited irritation or anger
—usually used in the phrase in a fume
on fumes
: with little of the original strength or energy remaining
tired ballplayers running on fumes
fume
verb
fumed;
fuming
Definition of fume (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to expose to or treat with fumes
2
: to give off in fumes
fuming thick black smoke
3
: to utter while in a state of excited irritation or anger
1a
: to emit fumes
b
: to be in a state of excited irritation or anger
fretted and fumed over the delay
2
: to rise in or as if in fumes
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Other Words from fume
Noun
fumy
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for fume
Synonyms: Verb
boil, burn, foam, rage, rankle, seethe, sizzle, steam, storm
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Examples of fume in a Sentence
Verb
She's still fuming about not being invited to the party. We sat there waiting for him, fuming with anger at the delay. âThey made these changes without even asking our opinion,â one employee fumed. The volcano was fuming thick black smoke.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Sucrose burns at low temperatures and helps convert tear gasâs key ingredient to noxious fumes. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "Watch This Hong Kong Protester Instantly Neutralize Tear Gas," 3 Sep. 2019 Though their ranks shrunk, as emergency workers died of cancers and other diseases linked to the toxic fumes from the World Trade Center rubble, the fate of the funding had never been permanently guaranteed. — Jonathan Lemire, BostonGlobe.com, "Trump signs Sept. 11 victimsâ compensation fund extension," 30 July 2019 The scene might have sparked memories of more austere outposts in Afghanistan and Iraq for veterans of those wars, right down to the diesel fumes of the generators and the seven-minute showers. — Sig Christenson, ExpressNews.com, "In Fort Samâs tranquil quadrangle, Buchanan was at center of storm," 7 July 2019 Always operate generators outdoors to avoid dangerous buildup of toxic fumes. — Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, "DTE Energy: 80K customers remain without power," 23 July 2019 Fiers dominates on old turf This rotation is running on the fumes of contact pitching. — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, "Takeaways: Oakland Athletics find an answer to Houston Astros team in extra-inning win," 23 July 2019 Though their ranks shrunk, as emergency workers died of cancers and other diseases linked to the toxic fumes from the World Trade Center rubble, the fate of the funding had never been permanently guaranteed. — Jonathan Lemire, Fortune, "Trump Signs Bill Extending 9/11 Victimsâ Compensation," 29 July 2019 Russiaâs Defense Ministry said the sailors were killed by toxic fumes from the fire. — Fox News, "Scientists discover radiation leak '100,000 times normal level' from Russian nuclear sub wreck," 12 July 2019 The Defense Ministry said the 14 seamen were killed by toxic fumes from Mondayâs blaze, the navyâs worst accident in more than a decade. — Vladimir Isachenkov, BostonGlobe.com, "Russia: Nuclear reactor safe on fire-hit submersible," 4 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Roberto Firmino grabbed himself a hat-trick, with Sadio Mane and Mo Salah getting a goal apiece to complete the rout and leave Emery fuming. — SI.com, "Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Buy Tickets & Kick Off Time," 21 Aug. 2019 There was no place to pass, and Cy, who isnât known for patience, fretted and fumed. — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, "Bridge: Aug. 20, 2019," 20 Aug. 2019 The Tame Impala drought is just one of a handful of ticketing issues thatâs had fans fuming at Mission Ballroom in the venueâs first week. — Dylan Owens, The Know, "Mission Ballroomâs hot tickets have fans feeling burned by quick sell-outs and high resale prices," 16 Aug. 2019 Among the three vetoes Gov. Lamont issued last week, one has Connecticut restaurant owners and lawmakers from both parties fuming. — Michael Hamad, courant.com, "Capitol Watch Podcast: Gov. Ned Lamontâs veto could put some Connecticut restaurants out of business. We spoke to one owner.," 25 July 2019 According to the listing, the ingredients include a propellant, alcohol, iron oxides, talc, and fumed silica. — Cheryl Wischhover, Vox, "How spray-on hair does (and doesnât) work," 17 Dec. 2018 Pastel-coloured vintage cars speed by, spewing exhaust fumes into the oppressive midday heat. — Anastasia Miari, 1843, "Magic grannies are stopping Cuba going hungry," 7 Aug. 2019 Unsurprisingly after giving up seven total runs â six in the fourth inning â Sale was pulled from the game and was fuming. — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, "Alex Cora, Chris Sale flipped out at umpire and got ejected in Yankees game," 3 Aug. 2019 Even though things seemed okay between Lamont and Simon after that, fans watching at home were fuming over the whole exchange. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'AGT' Fans Are Super Upset With Judge Simon Cowell After His Tense Stand-Off With Lamont Landers," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fume.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fume
fume
noun
English Language Learners Definition of fume
(Entry 1 of 2)
: smoke or gas that smells unpleasant
fume
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of fume (Entry 2 of 2)
: to show or feel anger
: to say (something) in an angry way
: to produce or give off (smoke, fumes, etc.)