1. gas, smoke, or vapor that smells strong or is dangerous to breathe
Usage: usually plural

1. to feel or show anger
Usage: informal
2. to give off gas, smoke, or vapor

Examples

• The car’s exhaust fumes made her cough.
• Toxic fumes from the chemical spill forced residents to evacuate.
• He was still fuming about the unfair decision.
• She fumed silently during the meeting.
• The acid fumed in the laboratory beaker.
• Paint fumes filled the room during renovation.
• The boss fumed when he discovered the mistake.