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mist

/mɪst/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does mist mean?

noun, verb

A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air near the ground, reducing visibility; to cover or envelop with a fine spray of water.

Example

"The mist rolled in off the ocean, shrouding the coastline in a damp veil."

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