dew

dew · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night from condensation of water vapor in the air.

  2. 2.

    Something resembling dew, especially in freshness or purity.

Related words

See also: condensation, frost, moisture
Synonyms: condensation, droplets, moisture

Etymology

From Old English deaw, from Proto-Germanic dawwaz. Related to German Tau and Dutch dauw. The word has remained largely unchanged since Old English times.