night sweats

plural noun

: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease

Examples of night sweats in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For many women, night sweats occur repeatedly for years, fragmenting sleep night after night. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026

Right now, Walmart has a lineup of budget-friendly reversible quilts that help keep night sweats at bay while looking good doing it, with discounts up to 70% off. — Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

Faith Hinitt bought her first home in June 2023 in England, yet began experiencing symptoms like an itchy rash on her chest, night sweats, fatigue and more, according to Kennedy News & Media. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

But after the birth of her first daughter, Fasone experienced postpartum hormonal issues, with symptoms including night sweats, ongoing lactation, no menstrual cycle, and failure to conceive. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for night sweats

• abets
• assets
• begets
• besets
• briquettes
• cadets
• cassettes
• cornets
• corvettes
• croquettes
• diskettes
• duets