mist

/mˈɪst/

/ˈmɪst/

Mist

a thin cloud of tiny drops of water or condensed vapor close to the ground or a water surface

to mist

MAIN VERB

become covered with mist

synonyms : mist over

spray finely or cover with mist

make less visible or unclear

synonyms : becloud

Examples

1. He used a spray bottle to mist the plants with water.

2. For all that we've learned about these ancient structures, most of their purpose has been lost in the mists of time.

3. Mists trail the stones.

4. I mist the leaves.