Definition of mist

• n. - Visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere, at or near the surface of the earth; fog.
• n. - Coarse, watery vapor, floating or falling in visible particles, approaching the form of rain; as, Scotch mist.
• n. - Hence, anything which dims or darkens, and obscures or intercepts vision.
• v. t. - To cloud; to cover with mist; to dim.
• v. i. - To rain in very fine drops; as, it mists.