plume
noun
a feather.
Example Sentences
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One night, a nearby pile of burning garbage sent plumes of smoke into the air, making her gag at the smell, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Critics fear deep-sea mining will cause irreversible damage, smothering marine life in plumes of waste and disrupting oceanic migrations with the thrum of heavy machinery.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Video has shown thick plumes of smoke rising at the scene of a heathland blaze where a major incident has been declared.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The whole film is hazy — literally — with plumes of mist rippling through soundstages so stripped of life they resemble the bones of a dream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
High volcanic mountains capped with plumes of smoke and ash were feeding fire to the sky.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
