fog

/fɒɡ/

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Also seen as: fogs · fogging · fogged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.

Noun

Examples

a bank of fog

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A mist or film clouding a surface.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To become covered with or as if with fog.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To become obscured in condensation or water.

Verb

Examples

The mirror fogged every time he showered.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fog” mean?

A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.

Is “fog” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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