Wet
/wɛt/noun
Covered with water or another liquid; not dry.
Did you know?The word 'wet' is linked to ancient water rituals, symbolizing purification and rebirth in many cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wed-
“to be wet, to flow, to be moist”
Old English
Old English
wæt
“moist, damp, or watery”
Old Norse
Old Norse
váttr
“wetness, moisture”
Middle English
Middle English
wet
“damp or soaked, especially with rain or other liquids”
Modern English
English
wet
“to be covered in liquid, maintaining the earlier meanings while expanding its usage.”