English · Food & Drink
smoky
/ˈsmoʊki/
[/ˈsmoʊki/]
having the taste or smell of smoke
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having the taste, smell, or look of smoke. It often describes grilled or smoked foods, or air filled with smoke.
Example
The grilled meat had a rich, smoky flavor.
The grilled meat had a rich, smoky flavor.
Etymology
From 'smoke' (Old English 'smoca') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for grilled and smoked foods and for smoke-filled air.