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 the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Treatment depends on the person Systemic menopausal hormone therapy — treatment that delivers hormones throughout the body — can relieve bothersome hot flashes and night sweats and help prevent bone loss and fractures. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Hormonal changes, hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes can all disrupt rest. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

In 2025, nearly half of American women between 40 and 60 reported at least one symptom of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia, or night sweats. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 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