vapour
noun/ˈveɪpər/
Frequency rank: #12,848 most common English word
Meaning
A substance in the form of gas or tiny droplets suspended in the air, often produced by heating a liquid.
Example sentence
The hot spring released thick vapour into the cold morning air.
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