perspiration

noun
UK: /ˌpɜː.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌpɝː.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/

  1. The process of sweating; sweat itself.

    1. There was perspiration on his forehead after the run.
    2. The athlete wiped the perspiration from his brow before continuing the intense workout.

  2. Effortful and diligent activity; hard work.

    1. Success requires dedication and a lot of perspiration.
    2. The project's completion was a result of sheer perspiration and unwavering commitment from the entire team.

Synonyms

sweat exudation toil labor effort exertion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perspiration" in English means: The process of sweating; sweat itself., Effortful and diligent activity; hard work..

The phonetic transcription of "perspiration" is /ˌpɜː.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌpɝː.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perspiration": sweat, exudation, toil, labor, effort, exertion.

Example usage of "perspiration": "There was perspiration on his forehead after the run.". More examples on the page.