Mist
/mɪst/noun
A collection of tiny water droplets suspended in the air, reducing visibility.
Did you know?In ancient mythology, mist was often seen as a veil between realms, symbolizing the transition from the physical to the spiritual world.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mei-
“to change, to grow, to be moist.”
Old English
Old English
mist
“moisture, fog, or vapor.”
Middle English
Middle English
mist
“a cloud of water vapor, often obscuring visibility.”
Modern English
English
mist
“a natural phenomenon of tiny water droplets in the atmosphere.”
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