Vapor

Pronunciation: /ˈveɪpər/

Definitions of vapor

noun a substance in the gaseous state as distinguished from the liquid or solid state

Example Sentences

A1 I can see vapor coming out of the kettle.

A2 The vapor from the hot shower filled the bathroom.

B1 The vapor rising from the lake created a mystical atmosphere.

B2 The scientist studied the properties of vapor in the laboratory.

C1 The vapor produced by the chemical reaction was carefully analyzed.

C2 The artist captured the ethereal beauty of vapor in her paintings.

Examples of vapor in a Sentence

formal The process of water turning into vapor is known as evaporation.

informal I love using a vaporizer to inhale essential oils.

slang Let's go vape some flavored vapor.

figurative His anger was like a thick vapor, spreading through the room.

Grammatical Forms of vapor

• past tense: vaporized
• plural: vapors
• comparative: more vaporous
• superlative: most vaporous
• present tense: vaporizes
• future tense: will vaporize
• perfect tense: has vaporized
• continuous tense: is vaporizing
• singular: vapor
• positive degree: vaporous
• infinitive: vaporize
• gerund: vaporizing
• participle: vaporized

Origin and Evolution of vapor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vapor' originated from the Latin word 'vapor', meaning steam or exhalation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vapor' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any gaseous substance, not just steam or exhalation.