dew

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\ ˈdü

also ˈdyü \

Definition of dew

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1 meteorology : moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies especially at night wet with morning dew

2 : something resembling dew in purity, freshness, or power to refresh … the golden dew of sleep …— William Shakespeare

3 : moisture especially when appearing in minute droplets: such as

a : tears

b : sweat

c botany : droplets of water produced by a plant in transpiration

DEW

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Definition of DEW (Entry 2 of 2)

distant early warning

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Examples of dew in a Sentence

Noun The grass was wet with the morning dew.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Humidity remains fairly high with dew points in the upper 60s to near 70. — Washington Post, 14 July 2021 And dew points were consistently lower; the air was drier - and full of dust much of that decade due to drought and farming practices that offered scant protection for rich topsoil. — Todd Nelson, Star Tribune, 13 July 2021 The exhibition consists of six distinct benches, each inspired by ancient technologies, such as sundials, sails and dew collectors, that are activated by the elements of sun, wind, earth and water. — Danielle Avram, Dallas News, 7 July 2021 High pressure will bring mostly sunny skies and unseasonably low humidity levels on Wednesday with dew points mainly in the 40s. — courant.com, 22 June 2021 Each is surrounded by its own curved stone wall to keep in the moisture from dew and rainfall and keep out the rough, arid winds. — Daniel Rolider; Text By Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2021 With the heat comes plenty of humidity with dew points in the upper 60s to near 70. — Washington Post, 20 June 2021 Any exposure to water — via fountains, rain storms, morning dew — threatens to out the kids. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2021 Saturday will also be moderately humid with dew points climbing into the low to mid-60s. — courant.com, 15 June 2021

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