mist

noun

\ ˈmist

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)

intransitive verb

1 : to be or become misty

2 : to become moist or blurred

transitive verb

: to cover or spray with or convert to mist

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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: Noun This argan oil treatment actually applies as a fine mist to provide hair with a lightweight yet powerful veil of moisture—a perfect choice for those who worry about oil treatments leaving hair a tad too oily. — Victoria Moorhouse, Forbes, "6 Argan Oil Hair Treatments That Will Gloss Up Your Haircare Routine," 6 May 2021 Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper and mist the surface with water (either using a mister or lightly sprinkle water with your hands — this is an optional step). — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, "Mint Lemonade Juleps? Yes please! Try these Derby recipes from Iroquois culinary students," 27 Apr. 2021 An oil diffuser morphed soothingly from green to purple, releasing a fine eucalyptus mist, and ambient music droned softly in the background. — Katharine Smyth, The Atlantic, "The Tyranny of the Female-Orgasm Industrial Complex," 26 Apr. 2021 Upon inhaling, those walls pull apart, creating a bubble of mucus that pops, adding a fine mist to the carbon dioxide going out. — New York Times, "The Skagit Valley," 8 Apr. 2021 Elevate your self-care routine by rolling away puffiness on your face with Mei Apothecary's jade roller or mist your skin with Omorovicza’s Queen of Hungary Mist when your complexion is looking a little dull. — NBC News, "International Women's Day 2021: 101 best women-owned brands," 9 Mar. 2021 For six weeks non-stop the badges endure a high pressure salt mist, a process meant to mimic 40-50 years worth of weathering. — Bryan Campbell, Forbes, "How Do You Upgrade A $2 Million Electric Hypercar? Call Vaughtons," 28 Apr. 2021 Rojas said there were two meetings before the game, and the forecast was for a lighter rain to a mist, the second at about noon. — Ronald Blum, courant.com, "Angry Stroman lasts 9 pitches before Mets-Marlins called because of rain," 11 Apr. 2021 Showers Saturday will give way to mist, drizzle and fog in the evening as temperatures dip into the mid-40s, the weather service said. — Charles J. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "‘Waves of showers’ Saturday before sun comes back during workweek," 10 Apr. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb In drier rooms, be sure to mist the leaves to keep them moist in-between waterings. — Tamara Gane, Southern Living, "8 Sizeable Houseplants for Every Corner of Your Home," 7 May 2021 Designed to mist fine fragrance with the ease of Febreeze-like packaging, the clever spray bottle releases delicate bursts of this spicy, sandalwood scent that smells of sipping tea on a snowy night at Moscow’s Café Pushkin. — Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, "The 5 New Beauty Arrivals We’re Shopping This Month," 27 Apr. 2021 Aside from fabrics like silk or rayon, mist the fabric with the iron’s spray button. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "How to Do Laundry: A Step-by-Step Guide on the Right Way to Sort, Wash and Dry," 30 Mar. 2021 Lightly mist your mattress with the solution of your choice. — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, "Best ways to clean a memory foam mattress," 10 Mar. 2021 King County residents who showed no signs of infection could nonetheless mist a deadly contagion into the air. — James Ross Gardner, The New Yorker, "A Year in America’s First COVID Epicenter," 1 Mar. 2021 To prevent overwatering, use a spray bottle to gently mist each eggshell. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, "Start Seeds In Eggshells Now For An Easter Gift That Keeps On Giving," 26 Feb. 2021 The medical-grade sanitation will mist the air to disinfect it, similar to how hospitals sanitize rooms, and the cleaning will be to Center for Disease Control and Prevention standards, Fajman said. — Alexandra Kukulka, chicagotribune.com, "Lake election board receives $855K grant, $44K reimbursement for 2020 elections," 22 Oct. 2020 To experience the benefits, diffuse or mist a relaxing scent and simply breathe. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, "The Supplements to Take to Fight Zoom Fatigue," 30 Sep. 2020

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