mist

Mist is defined as a large mass of water vapor in the air consisting of fine drops of water, or a fine spray of liquid.

(noun)

An example of a mist is a very light spray from a hose.

See mist in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a large mass of water vapor at or just above the earth's surface resembling a fog, but less dense
a thin film of moisture condensed on a surface in droplets
1. a cloud of dust, smoke, gas, etc.
2. a fine spray, as of medication or perfume
a cloudiness or film before the eyes, dimming or blurring the vision: through a mist of tears
anything that dims or obscures the understanding, memory, etc.

Origin: ME < OE, darkness, mist, akin to ON mistr, dark weather < IE base *meigh-, to blink, be dim > Sans *mēghá-, cloud

transitive verb

intransitive verb

to be or become misty

See mist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A mass of fine droplets of water in the atmosphere near or in contact with the earth.
Water vapor condensed on and clouding the appearance of a surface.
Fine drops of a liquid, such as water, perfume, or medication, sprayed into the air.
A suspension of fine drops of a liquid in a gas.
Something that dims or conceals.
A haze before the eyes that blurs the vision.
Something that produces or gives the impression of dimness or obscurity: the mists of the past.
A drink consisting of a liquor served over cracked ice.

verb mist·ed, mist·ing, mists

verb, intransitive