vapour
/ˈveɪpər/
noun
- A substance in the form of a gas, especially one that is normally a liquid or solid at room temperature; visible moisture in the air, such as steam or mist.
- Water vapour in the air condenses to form clouds.
- The hot shower filled the bathroom with vapour.
- Scientists study the vapour released by volcanoes.
- Something insubstantial or fleeting; an empty fancy or illusion.
- His dreams of fame turned out to be vapour.
- The politician's promises were vapour, soon forgotten.
- She realized her anger was just vapour, fading quickly.