misting

British  

/ ˈmɪstɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of having an artificial suntan applied to the skin by a fine spray of liquid

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Example Sentences

She slipped treats to the dogs languishing under Palm Springs-style misting dispensers while volunteers read to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Six days a week, Mr. Sawan, 55, a father of five, tows batches of fruit that weigh 1,500 pounds to a nearby processing plant, often as planes buzz overhead, misting down pesticides.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Another smidgen of realism you won’t see in Hallmark movies is warm breath misting on cold winter breezes.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

"We have deployed a range of fire protection devices, including a misting system in the attics, where the oak frame and spire are located - a first for a cathedral in France," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

Kathy, though, was right there with the girls each time, and this time all of them draped over each other on the couch, misting up at the same parts they always did.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers