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
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.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The origins of many words are simply lost in the mists of history, a disappointment that lexicographers record with the frustrating notation origin unknown, or orig.
—Martha Barnette
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Shake the bottle and mist the tanning water liberally over your skin, holding it about six inches away.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Uber Klaus is joined by other smaller robots (Kommando Klaus) that appear after mysterious red mist descends on players.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The origins of many words are simply lost in the mists of history, a disappointment that lexicographers record with the frustrating notation origin unknown, or orig.
—Martha Barnette
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Shower and tub: Use a spray bottle filled with vinegar, water, and a few drops of essential oils to mist the shower after every use.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Shake the bottle and mist the tanning water liberally over your skin, holding it about six inches away.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mist
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mist. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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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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