Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bead-of-sweat

Noun

/biːd əv swɛt/

Definition

A small drop of perspiration that forms on the skin due to physical exertion, heat, or emotional stress.

Examples

After running the marathon, she wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead.
He could feel a bead of sweat trickling down his back as the sun beat down on him.
During the intense meeting, a bead of sweat formed on his brow as he nervously presented his ideas.

Meaning

A bead of sweat refers to a tiny, rounded droplet of sweat that appears on the surface of the skin, often indicating that a person is hot, anxious, or exerting themselves physically.