Definition of haze
1a : fine dust, smoke, or light vapor causing lack of transparency of the airb : a cloudy appearance in a transparent liquid or solid; also : a dullness of finish (as on furniture)
2 : something suggesting atmospheric haze; especially : vagueness of mind or mental perception
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Examples of haze in a sentence
The bar was filled with a smoky haze.
She stumbled around in a drug-induced haze.
Origin and Etymology of haze
probably back-formation from hazy
First Known Use: 1706
haze
Definition of haze
hazed
;hazing
transitive verb
: to make hazy, dull, or cloudy
intransitive verb
: to become hazy or cloudy
1801
First Known Use of haze
1801
haze
Definition of haze
hazed
;hazing
transitive verb
1a : to harass by exacting unnecessary or disagreeable workb : to harass by banter, ridicule, or criticism
2 : to haze by way of initiation haze the fraternity pledges
3 Western US : to drive (animals, such as cattle or horses) from horseback
hazer
nounOrigin and Etymology of haze
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1840
HAZE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of haze for English Language Learners
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: dust, smoke, or mist that has filled the air so that you cannot see clearly
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: a state of confusion
HAZE Defined for Kids
haze
playDefinition of haze for Students
: fine dust, smoke, or fine particles of water in the air
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