Perspiration

/ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of sweating; the fluid that exudes from the sweat glands, chiefly composed of water and salts.

After a long run, she wiped the perspiration from her forehead.

Effort or hard work; often used metaphorically.

His success was the result of much perspiration in his studies.

A visible moisture on the skin caused by sweat.

The heat made the perspiration bead on his temples.

From Latin 'perspiratio', from 'perspirare' meaning to breathe through.

break a sweat

To exert oneself physically or become slightly sweaty.

sweat bullets

To be very anxious or nervous.

sweating like a pig

Sweating excessively.

sweat

The fluid secreted by sweat glands, physiological response to heat.

transpiration

The process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation.

Sweat

Man, I worked so hard today, I'm just dripping sweat!

Glisten

She was all glistened up after the gym session.