night sweats

plural noun

: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Soy isoflavones Like red clover, the soybean is a legume, and its isoflavones are effective among some people who are dealing with night sweats and hot flashes. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-lenz, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2022 There are even hybrids that combine materials for comfort and support, cooling options if your mattress gives you night sweats and versions with pressure-relieving memory foam for people with back pain. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2022 The transition can range from three years to more than a decade as fluctuating hormone levels can trigger hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes, among other symptoms. Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2022 Perimenopause is the often years-long transition prior to menopause when hormones fluctuate and women experience a range of symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, insomnia and irregular periods. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2022 That’s just one of a startlingly long list of symptoms, including (but not limited to): migraines, insomnia, vaginal dryness, night sweats, brain fog, chills, mood swings, constipation, weight gain and heart palpitations. Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2022 Tuberculosis symptoms include persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Plus, the thermal-regulating Modal fabric keeps night sweats at bay. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 The variants are causing more upper respiratory, cold and flu-like symptoms, including fever, night sweats and sore throat. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 13 July 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night sweats was in 1703

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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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