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Vapour

noun
/ˈveɪ.pər/

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
a mass of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere; gas formed from a liquid

Example Sentences

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

Water vapour rises from the hot tea cup.

Synonyms

steam, mist, gas, fume
Entry 1
steam, mist, gas, fume
Entry 2
steam, mist, gas

Antonyms

liquid, solid, condensation
Entry 1
liquid, solid, condensation
Entry 2
liquid, solid

Collocations

water vapour, vapour pressure, vapour trail, mercury vapour
Entry 1
water vapour, vapour pressure, vapour trail, mercury vapour
Entry 2
water vapour, vapour pressure, vapour trail

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