Pronunciation: /heɪz/
noun a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles
A1 The morning haze made it difficult to see far ahead.
A2 The haze from the factory obscured the view of the mountains.
B1 The haze in the city was caused by pollution from cars and factories.
B2 The haze of cigarette smoke filled the room, making it hard to breathe.
C1 The haze of uncertainty surrounded the outcome of the negotiations.
C2 The haze of nostalgia clouded her memories of their time together.
verb to cover or fill with a haze; to confuse or perplex
A1 The fog began to haze the view of the mountains.
A2 The steam from the hot shower started to haze up the mirror.
B1 The smoke from the campfire hazed the sky, making it difficult to see the stars.
B2 The pollution in the city often hazes the skyline, creating a hazy atmosphere.
C1 The controversy surrounding the issue has hazed the truth, making it hard to discern what really happened.
C2 The political spin on the news story hazed the facts, leading to confusion among the public.
formal The city was blanketed in a thick haze of pollution.
informal I couldn't see anything in the distance because of the haze.
slang The concert was so hazy, man. I couldn't even remember half of it.
figurative His mind was clouded by a haze of confusion.
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