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night sweats

American

noun

(used with a plural verb)

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

Etymology

Origin of night sweats

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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Hormone therapy remains the most effective first-line option for relieving common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect up to 75% of postmenopausal women.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

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 • Mar. 11, 2026

That includes hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and weight gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

The hormone estradiol could also be used to alleviate menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and progesterone could be used to protect the uterine lining and improve sleep quality.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

Also, he didn’t experience the fever, chills, and night sweats that usually accompanied TB.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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