night sweats

plural noun

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

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Symptoms can include a persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025 This is usually the time when people experience common menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes.8 Most people experience declining fertility levels during perimenopause, but there is still a chance of conceiving naturally. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025 Symptoms associated with menopause can include hot flashes and night sweats. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025 Between my perimenopausal night sweats and my hot sleeper husband, my bed sheets are nearly soaked every morning. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for night sweats

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First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of night sweats was in 1703

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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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