smoke machine
Americannoun
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a device that produces dense vapor, often for a theatrical or effect.
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something designed to obscure or distract from an issue or situation.
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Shortly after flicking the switch on the smoke machine, a loud fire alarm went off.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
And again at 6:56, when he sprinted through the smoke machine, again the last man out just prior to the introduction of starters.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
He was holding a sound board, overzealously tapping his index finger on a red, doomsday-like button that activated a smoke machine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
Sometimes he even got out the smoke machine.
From Slate ● May 27, 2023
I’m hustled back to my place, and the smoke machine kicks in.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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