dew

dew

noun \ˈdü also ˈdyü\

Definition of DEW

1

: moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies especially at night

2

: something resembling dew in purity, freshness, or power to refresh

3

: moisture especially when appearing in minute droplets: as a : tears b : sweat c : droplets of water produced by a plant in transpiration

— dew transitive verb

— dew·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of DEW

1. The grass was wet with the morning dew.

Origin of DEW

Middle English, from Old English dēaw; akin to Old High German tou dew, Greek thein to run

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

Rhymes with DEW

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