mist — a thin fog produced by very small drops of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin fog produced by very small drops of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪst/
Example Sentences
- The vampire disappeared into the mist, leaving only his cape behind.
- My glasses mist up every time I open the dishwasher.
- The magician emerged from the mist like he'd just conquered a cloud.
mist
NOUN[/mɪst/]
a thin fog produced by very small drops of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface
A soft mist rolls over the quiet lake at dawn.
In the mist, does the twisted tree still exist?
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English mist, derived from Germanic roots shared across the language family. Originally denoted 'darkness' or 'dimness,' the term evolved to refer specifically to 'fog' or fine water vapor suspended in air.
Breakdown
mist is a root noun from Germanic origins meaning 'darkness' or 'obscurity'; the semantic shift from abstract darkness to visible fog reflects the descriptive nature of atmospheric conditions.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire disappeared into the mist, leaving only his cape behind.”
“My glasses mist up every time I open the dishwasher.”
“The magician emerged from the mist like he'd just conquered a cloud.”
“The mountain peak was shrouded in mist all morning.”
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