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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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Health officials suspect the bacteria that causes the disease, Legionella, originated cooling towers — devices that uses water to cool large buildings and then disperse mist into the air.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
Beyond this amenity, the pangolins are also provided with misting systems, unique sleeping areas and sound machines, each one playing a crucial role in fostering a safe and secure environment for the proliferation of this imperiled species.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Legionnaires' disease is a type of serious pneumonia that’s contracted by inhaling mist that contains Legionella bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Health officials suspect the bacteria that causes the disease, Legionella, originated cooling towers — devices that uses water to cool large buildings and then disperse mist into the air.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Current had misting fans and extra ice on hand throughout the venue.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
Beyond this amenity, the pangolins are also provided with misting systems, unique sleeping areas and sound machines, each one playing a crucial role in fostering a safe and secure environment for the proliferation of this imperiled species.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mist. Accessed 31 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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