Plumes Meaning in English
word · lemma: plume
Definition
A "plume" is a long, soft feather, or something that looks like a feather, such as a tall, thin shape of smoke, dust, or water rising into the air.
Usage & Nuances
Often refers to large decorative feathers or tall, spreading shapes (like 'plumes of smoke'). Common with birds, hats, explosions, and weather. Usually plural when talking about many feathers or several smoke/water shapes. Do not confuse with 'plumbing' or unrelated 'plum'.
Example Sentences
The bird has bright red plumes on its head.
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Smoke plumes rose into the sky after the fire.
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She wore a hat decorated with long white plumes.
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You could see plumes of steam rising from the factory.
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Large plumes of dust followed the truck down the dirt road.
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Her dress had blue silk plumes hanging from the shoulders.
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