vapor
//ˈveɪ.pɚ//
Noun
vaporSingular
vaporsPlural
1
A visible suspension of fine particles of matter in the air, such as mist, steam, or smoke.
Hot water vapor rose from the cup of tea.
2
A substance in its gaseous state, especially one that is normally a liquid or solid at room temperature.
Water vapor rises from the hot spring.
3
(archaic or literary) Something insubstantial, fleeting, or transitory.
Fame is but a vapor that fades with time.
Verb
1
To emit vapor; to evaporate or cause to evaporate.
The water began to vapor under the hot sun.
2
(informal) To talk boastfully or idly; to brag.
He likes to vapor about his achievements at parties.