1
: water in the form of particles floating or falling in the atmosphere at or near the surface of the earth and approaching the form of rain
2
: something that obscures understanding
mists of antiquity
3
: a film before the eyes
4
a
: a cloud of small particles or objects suggestive of a mist
b
: a suspension of a finely divided liquid in a gas
c
: a fine spray
5
: a drink of liquor served over cracked ice
misted; misting; mists
: to cover or spray with or convert to mist
Synonyms
Examples of mist in a Sentence
Noun
We could barely see the shore through the mist.
The hills were veiled in a fine mist.
an issue clouded by mists of confusion
Verb
The plant should be misted regularly.
It was misting when we arrived.
Recent Examples on the Web
Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Often the romanticized image of the French farm — cows being milked at dawn as the mist rises over undulating pasture — is at some distance from reality.
—Roger Cohen Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The Corvette smoked its tires and disappeared into a mist of putrid rubber perfume, as the Prancing Horse very likely blew up its expensive V-12 engine, miserably failing to keep pace with Detroit’s iron-lump.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024
Czech’s toner mist is gentle on skin, providing essential nutrients and conditioning agents like prebiotics, vitamin C, sea chamomile, and minerals to limit inflammation and repair barrier function.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
The radiator cloud filled the sky, at first just a dull red mist.
—Karl Schroeder, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2024
Spufford, an award-winning British writer, tells an intricate, suspenseful and moving story that rises from the mists of America’s prehistory and morphs into an alternate version of America’s story.
—Mary Ann Gwinn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
As far as body oil goes, this formula is nice and easy, too — the pump emits a fine mist that spreads well without making your skin feel overly saturated.
—Brigitt Earley, Allure, 4 Feb. 2024
Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Julia Hunt glanced out the window, where the sprinklers misted a rainbow across the South Lawn.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2024
Other restoration efforts include the implementation of an anti-fire misting system beneath the cathedral’s roof and the recreation of the original cross.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
The flow was so strong that visitors weren’t just misted by the combination of water and gravity; they were soaked.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
Instead of blasting your reels and calling them clean, ease back on the hose throttle and give them a light misting or let the water just dribble over them.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Dec. 2023
Therefore, don’t be afraid to mist your petals occasionally to provide some additional hydration, and make sure to change the vase water regularly.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2024
To help control the direction of your hair, the pro recommends misting your brush with a humidity-blocking hairspray such as his Orlando Pita Play Climate Change to keep it smooth.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
To increase your tree's lifespan, fill a spray bottle and simply mist your tree all over once per day.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
Noun
The mist keeps your makeup locked and loaded all day (or night) long, and the lip liner goes on super smooth for an ultra-pigmented pout.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Often the romanticized image of the French farm — cows being milked at dawn as the mist rises over undulating pasture — is at some distance from reality.
—Roger Cohen Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The Corvette smoked its tires and disappeared into a mist of putrid rubber perfume, as the Prancing Horse very likely blew up its expensive V-12 engine, miserably failing to keep pace with Detroit’s iron-lump.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024
Czech’s toner mist is gentle on skin, providing essential nutrients and conditioning agents like prebiotics, vitamin C, sea chamomile, and minerals to limit inflammation and repair barrier function.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
The radiator cloud filled the sky, at first just a dull red mist.
—Karl Schroeder, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2024
Spufford, an award-winning British writer, tells an intricate, suspenseful and moving story that rises from the mists of America’s prehistory and morphs into an alternate version of America’s story.
—Mary Ann Gwinn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
As far as body oil goes, this formula is nice and easy, too — the pump emits a fine mist that spreads well without making your skin feel overly saturated.
—Brigitt Earley, Allure, 4 Feb. 2024
Verb
After lightly setting with powder, mist a touch of setting spray onto a damp sponge and gently press over the undereye area.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Julia Hunt glanced out the window, where the sprinklers misted a rainbow across the South Lawn.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2024
Other restoration efforts include the implementation of an anti-fire misting system beneath the cathedral’s roof and the recreation of the original cross.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
The flow was so strong that visitors weren’t just misted by the combination of water and gravity; they were soaked.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
Instead of blasting your reels and calling them clean, ease back on the hose throttle and give them a light misting or let the water just dribble over them.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Dec. 2023
Therefore, don’t be afraid to mist your petals occasionally to provide some additional hydration, and make sure to change the vase water regularly.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2024
To help control the direction of your hair, the pro recommends misting your brush with a humidity-blocking hairspray such as his Orlando Pita Play Climate Change to keep it smooth.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
To increase your tree's lifespan, fill a spray bottle and simply mist your tree all over once per day.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
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mist
1 of 2 noun1
: water in the form of particles floating in the air or falling as fine rain
2
: something that keeps one from seeing or understanding clearly
mist
2 of 2 verb1
: to be or become misty
2
: to become dim or blurred
3
: to cover with a mist
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