Definition of mist
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
4a
: 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
mist
verb
misted; misting; mists
Definition of mist (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cover or spray with or convert to mist
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The first known use of mist was before the 12th century
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