Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dew-drops
noun
/djuː dɒps/
Definition
Small drops of water that form on cool surfaces overnight, especially on grass or leaves.
Examples
- The morning grass was covered with dew-drops, sparkling in the sunlight.
- As she walked through the garden, the dew-drops glistened like diamonds on the flowers.
- After the rain, dew-drops collected along the edges of the leaves.
Meaning
Dew-drops are the tiny beads of moisture that accumulate from water vapor in the air when temperatures drop at night, leading to condensation.
Synonyms
- moisture
- condensation
- water drops
