Synonyms of smog

smog

noun

ˈsmäg 

as in haze

an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency

the city's smog was once so bad that darkness often prevailed, even at noon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• haze
• fog
• cloud
• mist
• soup
• gauze
• smoke
• reek
• brume
• miasma
• steam
• murk
• fume
• bank
• smother

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of smog

The turbines could emit over 2,000 tons of smog-forming nitrogen oxides, according to the environmental groups. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Forget the fact that by now everyone knew car exhaust was a major cause of the smog that plagued the region. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Livermore and San Martin have recorded the region’s highest recent ozone readings, according to air district data, underscoring how wildfire smoke can worsen pollution in areas that already struggle most with smog. — Seth Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

What was once the season of patios and long days has increasingly turned into one of heat advisories, wildfire smoke, and smog alerts. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026