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

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

From Slate ● Dec. 6, 2023

WINTHROP, Wash. — 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 Washington Post ● Aug. 7, 2021

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

Friday’s result: Volubile raced mid-pack early, turned into the fog bank on far turn, then emerged in mid-stretch and continued mid-pack.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2019

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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