perspiration

noun per·spi·ra·tion \ ˌpər-spə-ˈrā-shən \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

Examples: perspiration in a Sentence

Definition of perspiration

1 : the action or process of perspiring

2 : a saline fluid secreted by the sweat glands : sweat

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Examples of perspiration in a Sentence

She wiped the perspiration from her forehead.

Recent Examples of perspiration from the Web

Rain loomed, impended and threatened in many parts of the Washington area on Saturday, but while downpours did occur in spots, major public events seemed characterized more by perspiration than precipitation.

— martin weil, Washington Post, "Rain loomed, but D.C.’s events marched on," 9 June 2018
In fact, plastic shoes act like their own transparent miniature ecosystems, with a perpetual film of condensation caused by perspiration film generated when bare feet get steamy.

— liana satenstein, Vogue, "Plastic Shoes Are Trending—But Are They Bad for Your Health?," 15 May 2018
All of that is to say this: The guy literally pays in perspiration to make sure fans get their money’s worth.

— théoden janes, charlotteobserver, "Review: Chesney’s show is sweaty fun, with a couple of flying bras to top it all off | Charlotte Observer," 12 May 2018
But this ill will toward perspiration is misguided.

— tim newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "The Science of Sweat," 7 Dec. 2016
Once you sweat, deodorant conceals the bad odor associated with perspiration.

— heloise, Houston Chronicle, "Keeping dry in the summertime," 25 Apr. 2018
Just look at Josh Tomlin, who pitched his way into the American League's best starting rotation primarily because of determination and perspiration.

— terry pluto, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin inspired by his father -- Terry Pluto (photos)," 21 Mar. 2018
Here's a way to give your drinks their own perspiration system.

— rob goodier, Popular Mechanics, "Ingenious Homemade Air Conditioner Ideas," 21 July 2017
In a pinch, use it along your back or thighs to keep perspiration at bay.

— leah chernikoff, Redbook, "17 Who-Knew Brilliant Ways to Use Dry Shampoo," 12 June 2014

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First Known Use of perspiration

1583

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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PERSPIRATION Defined for English Language Learners

perspiration

noun

Definition of perspiration for English Language Learners

: the clear liquid that forms on your skin when you are hot or nervous
: the act or process of perspiring

PERSPIRATION Defined for Kids

perspiration

noun per·spi·ra·tion \ ˌpər-spə-ˈrā-shən \

Definition of perspiration for Students

1 : the act or process of perspiring

2 : salty liquid given off from skin glands

Medical Dictionary

perspiration

noun per·spi·ra·tion \ ˌpər-spə-ˈrā-shən \

medical Definition of perspiration

1 : the act or process of perspiring

2 : a saline fluid that is secreted by the sweat glands, that consists chiefly of water containing sodium chloride and other salts, nitrogenous substances (as urea), carbon dioxide, and other solutes, and that serves both as a means of excretion and as a regulator of body temperature through the cooling effect of its evaporation