humidity

noun

hyü-ˈmi-də-tē How to pronounce humidity (audio)
Definition of humiditynext
as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter

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Recent Examples of humidity Monday and Tuesday will prove it, with hotter temperatures and higher humidity, according to the National Weather Service. — Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 How to Get Started Building a Root Cellar Most root cellars are built underground or partially underground, where the surrounding earth naturally helps regulate temperature and humidity. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the region’s sticky humidity is thanks to an airflow pattern bringing moist, tropical air to Southern California. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Propelled by strong winds and low humidity, the flames quickly spread over foothills and through canyons. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidity
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moisture
Noun
  • Spread a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch such as wood chips to help lock moisture into the soil and prevent the tree from drying out too quickly.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • If these become clogged with lint, leaves, or debris, lint and moisture will remain in the dryer venting, leading to a possible fire hazard.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of moisture

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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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