1. a large feather, especially one used as decoration
2. a column of smoke, steam, or other substance rising into the air

1. to spread out in a shape like a feather
2. to clean and arrange feathers with the beak

Examples

• The knight’s helmet was decorated with a bright red plume.
• A plume of smoke rose from the chimney.
• The volcanic ash formed a dark plume in the sky.
• The bird began to plume its feathers after the rain.
• Steam plumed from the hot coffee cup.
• The ostrich plume adorned the dancer’s costume.
• A plume of dust followed the speeding car.