pollution

/pəˈluːʃən/ noun A2 Neutral

Meaning

The presence of harmful substances in the environment that can damage air, water, or land.

💡 Pollution can harm health and the environment.

Example Sentences

Pollution makes the air dirty and hard to breathe .

Word in Context

Every morning Sara walks to the river near her home . She likes the trees and the birds , but she is sad because there is pollution in the water . The town will clean the river next week and people will bring bags to pick up plastic . Sara hopes the animals will come back after the clean - up .

Common Phrases

air pollution water pollution

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