night sweats

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. heavy sweating during sleep, especially as a symptom of certain diseases, as tuberculosis.

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Etymology

Origin of night sweats

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Menopausal hot flushes and night sweats can have a major impact on the quality of life of women in their 40s and 50s and affect their wellbeing, healthcare experts say.

From BBC

Hot flushes and night sweats are some of the most common symptoms experienced.

From BBC

The daily pill Veoza was approved in 2023 - but has only now been recommended for treating moderate to severe symptoms of menopausal hot flushes and night sweats on the NHS, by NICE.

From BBC

Dr Sue Mann, national clinical director in women's health for NHS England, said symptoms of menopause including hot flushes and night sweats "can affect every part of a women's life".

From BBC

Blood cancers like Hodgkin’s Lymphoma can initially get overlooked because night sweats, another of the most common symptoms, are also a symptom of menopause or perimenopause, said Dr. Kelsey Martin, clinical director for the division of classical hematology at the Yale Cancer Center.

From The Wall Street Journal