1. plural of vapour; gaseous forms of substances that are normally liquid or solid
Usage: British spelling
2. a state of depression, anxiety, or nervous condition
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The hot tea released vapours into the cold air.
• Toxic vapours escaped from the chemical plant.
• Water vapours condensed on the bathroom mirror.
• The old remedy was said to cure the vapours.
• She complained of having the vapours after reading the tragic news.
• Industrial vapours polluted the atmosphere.
• The Victorian lady claimed to suffer from the vapours.