dew
word
/ˈdu/
/djˈuː/
Definition
Dew is the tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces outside, usually in the early morning or late evening, when the air is moist.
Usage & Nuances
"Dew" is used literally for the water drops on grass and plants, and figuratively for freshness or purity (e.g., 'the dew of youth'). It is a noun and not used as a verb. Common phrases: 'morning dew', 'covered in dew'. Not to be confused with 'mist' or 'fog'.
Spanish: rocíoPortuguese (BR): orvalhoPortuguese (PT): orvalhoChinese (Simplified): 露水Chinese (Traditional): 露水Hindi: ओसArabic: ندىBengali: শিশিরRussian: росаJapanese: 露Vietnamese: sươngKorean: 이슬Turkish: çiyUrdu: شبنمIndonesian: embun
Example Sentences
The grass was wet with dew this morning.
basic
I saw drops of dew on the flowers.
basic
Dew forms when the temperature drops at night.
basic
By noon, all the dew had disappeared from the leaves.
natural
If you walk barefoot in the morning, be ready to feel the cool dew.
natural
They say a field looks most beautiful just after the dew settles.
natural