smokeless

American  

[smohk-lis] / ˈsmoʊk lɪs /

adjective

1. emitting, producing, or having little or no smoke.

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smokeless British  

/ ˈsməʊklɪs /

adjective

1. having or producing little or no smoke

   smokeless fuel

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Other Word Forms

• smokelessly adverb
• smokelessness noun

Etymology

Origin of smokeless

First recorded in 1575–80; smoke + -less

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, efforts to offset those risks, like Altria’s push into smokeless pouches and expanded health-focused offerings from Conagra and Kraft Heinz, could provide upside.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Now a mix of imported coal and smokeless fuel was burned, Mr Lewin said, but combining them was challenging.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

The Kenyon City Grill is electric, smokeless and highly portable.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Another cautionary tale from Jewish and Muslim folklore revolves around the djinn, a nonhuman entity made of smokeless fire, that can occasionally be bound by humans and chained to their will.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Ralph and Piggy lay in the sand, gazing at the fire and idly flicking pebbles into its smokeless heart.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding