DEW - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
Example: in the morning the grass was wet with dew
Categories: Condensation, Condensate
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dew" comes from Proto-Germanic *dawwāną. It started in Proto-West Germanic *dauwēn. Then it appeared in Old English *dēawian. Later, people used it in Middle English dewe. After that, it was Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂-. Over time, it became Proto-Germanic *dawwaz. Finally, it reached Old English dēaw. It started in Middle English dew. Many other languages have similar words:.
- German: Tau
- Dutch: dauw
- Afrikaans: dou
- Saterland Frisian: daue
- German: tauen
- Dutch: dauwen
🔗 Related Words
dag – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.