Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perspiration
noun
/ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
The process of sweating; the fluid that is excreted through the skin.
Examples
- After jogging, he wiped the perspiration from his forehead.
- During hot weather, people often experience increased perspiration.
Meaning
Perspiration refers to the moisture that comes from our skin when we sweat, helping to regulate body temperature.
Synonyms
- sweat
- excretion
- secretion
