/ Dictionary / Index D dew: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: dew Pronunciation: (d, dy), [key] — n. moisture condensed from the atmosphere, esp. at night, and deposited in the form of small drops upon any cool surface. something like or compared to such drops of moisture, as in purity, delicacy, or refreshing quality. moisture in small drops on a surface, as tears or perspiration. SeeScotch whisky. Seemountain dew. —v.t. to wet with or as with dew. DEW Pronunciation: (d, dy), [key] distant early warning. Cf. DEW line. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: dew (Thesaurus) De Vries Dewali Related Content Daily Word Quiz: perspicacious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language