From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Naturedewdew /djuː $ duː/ noun [uncountable]DNthe small drops of water that form on outdoorsurfaces during the nightExamples from the Corpusdew• It was early, and dew still lingered in the grass.• During July, August and September there would be quite heavydew in the shelteredhollows along the wood.• Heavy pearl drops of dewsplashed noisily on jute leaves that had fallen to the ground.• Drops of dewtrembled on the flowers.• Ropes became fringed with a rime of dew.• They said the cotton was heavier at dawn because of the dew and you could make more money than in the afternoon.• They may also trap the dew in hairs.• The dewvanished from the flowers; they began to lose their freshness and to wilt, passing from hand to hand.OrigindewOld Englishdeaw