dew (/djuː/)
noun · Intermediate · Nature & Environment
🔊 /djuː/
Meaning
Meaning: small drops of water on cool surfaces
Small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, like grass, during the night. It often appears in early morning.
Examples
🗣 The morning dew covered the whole field.
Etymology
From Old English ‘dēaw’ (dew).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for morning moisture on grass and plants.
Tags: weather, water