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

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

It symbolizes resilience amid destruction after the devastating April 2019 fire — as restoration officials also revealed an anti-fire misting system is being kitted out under the cathedral’s roof.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

It was misting and he took off his suit jacket and draped it over my shoulders.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman