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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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.
—Alison Escalante, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Enter their brand new hair mist, a dreamy and comforting fragrance aptly named Angel Wings.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.
—Alison Escalante, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Like a spa day for high-end fabric, the pieces are brushed, steamed and misted back to life.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mist. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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