Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dew

Noun
/djuː/
Definition
Dew is the moisture that forms on surfaces in the early morning or late evening as a result of condensation.
Examples
  • Each morning, the grass was covered in dew, glistening like tiny diamonds.
  • As the sun rose, the dew on the leaves began to evaporate.
  • We walked barefoot on the lawn, feeling the cool dew under our feet.
Meaning
Dew refers to small droplets of water that collect on cool surfaces overnight, caused by the cooling of the air near the ground.
Synonyms
  • Moisture
  • Condensation
  • Humidity