fog bank

American  

noun

1. a stratum of fog as seen from a distance.

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fog bank British  

noun

1. a distinct mass of fog, esp at sea

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Etymology

Origin of fog bank

First recorded in 1650–60

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Example Sentences

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fog bank

“It would have been dangerous because of the steep slopes, and it would be going up into the fog bank and then back down out of the fog. So it was inherently dangerous,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026

But this isn’t a legally enforceable standard—it’s a verbal fog bank.

From Slate ● Dec. 6, 2023

WINTHROP, Okanogan County — On the worst days, and there have been many, one can see nothing but white — a hot, suffocating fog bank that smells of burning wood and blots out the sun.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2021

The fog bank grew taller, like accumulating wealth, then broke up into twisting wraithlike ribbons as it was buffeted and caressed by currents.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2018

His chin gradually came to rest on his collarbone; his beard floated around his ears like a fog bank; and he began snoring peacefully.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

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