Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sweat
noun and verb
/swɛt/

Definition
Sweat is a clear, salty liquid that is produced by glands in your skin.

Examples
- After the exercise, I could feel the sweat trickling down my face.
- She began to sweat when the temperature climbed during the hike.
- He was sweating nervously before his presentation.

Meaning
The process of sweating occurs when your body temperature rises, and this fluid helps cool the body as it evaporates.

Synonyms
- perspiration
- exudation
- transpiration