dew point

noun

: the temperature at which a vapor (such as water) begins or would begin to condense

Examples of dew point in a Sentence

It's 78° outside and the dew point is 63°.

Recent Examples on the Web

People start feeling uncomfortable when the dew point creeps into the 60s, especially the mid- and upper-60s. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Lewis said dew point temperatures are projected to be in the 70s for most of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The dew point is also taking a dip over the next few days, bringing a slight crisp feeling to the air. — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

From south to north, dew points and atmospheric moisture will rise in tandem, brining unusual humidity to nearly the entire California coast. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dew point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Kids Definition

dew point

noun

: the temperature at which the moisture in the air begins or would begin to collect on surfaces