B2nounformalhealth
US/ˌpɜːr.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌpɜː.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/
the salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot, nervous or have been exercising
In context
Perspiration ran down his face as he finished the race.
She wiped the perspiration from her forehead with a towel.
The room was hot, and his shirt was soaked with perspiration.
Words that go with perspiration
noun + preposition
- beads of perspirationBeads of perspiration appeared on his upper lip.
adjective + preposition
- soaked with perspirationThe runners were soaked with perspiration.
- covered in perspirationHis hands were covered in perspiration.
verb + noun
- wipe away perspirationShe wiped away perspiration with a handkerchief.
verb + preposition
- break out in perspirationHe broke out in perspiration when the doctor called his name.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There were many perspirations on his face.Correct: There was a lot of perspiration on his face.