Definitions

1. noun

A visible cloud of water droplets suspended in the air near the ground, typically at dawn or dusk.

“The hikers walked through a thick mist on their way up the mountain.”

2. verb

To cover or envelop something in a fine spray of water, typically from the sea or a fountain.

“The garden was beautifully misted by the sprinkler system.”

3. verb

To treat something, especially food or a surface, with a fine spray of water, typically to add moisture or flavor.

“The chef misted the salad with a citrus vinaigrette.”

4. noun

A faint or vague memory or idea.

“The details of the event were lost in the mist of time.”