noun
mist
mihst
noun
1
A cloud of tiny water droplets floating near the ground, thinner than fog.
"A cold mist settled over the valley at dawn."
"Mist rose off the lake in the early morning."
verb
1
To spray with fine droplets, or to become covered in them.
"She misted the plants with water every morning."
"Her eyes misted over as she read the letter."
How to Use Mist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light, hazy cloud of moisture in the air, or the act of spraying fine droplets.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "missed" (past tense of miss) — they sound identical but are unrelated.
Easily confused with
missed
Common pairings
morning mist
a mist of spray
eyes misted over
Word Forms
misted past tense, mists plural, mists singular
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Etymology
From Old English mist, "mist, fog, or dimness," from an ancient Germanic root meaning "cloud" or "drizzle."