humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmi-də-tē 
yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity
Examples of humidity in a Sentence
the humidity of the region
It's not the heat that will get you—it's the humidity.
The temperature is 67 degrees with humidity at 75 percent.
an area of low humidity
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Wind gusts up to 35 mph and humidity as low as 7% were forecast for the state, according to the weather service.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
That's because the inevitable humidity can damage the internal electrical components of handheld mixers, electric can openers, blenders, and other appliances.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
New Environment If your plant has gone through a significant change in its environment recently—colder or warmer temperatures, a sudden lack of humidity, a change in light levels or watering habits—the shock could cause leaf drop.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
That's because the inevitable humidity can damage the internal electrical components of handheld mixers, electric can openers, blenders, and other appliances.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
New Environment If your plant has gone through a significant change in its environment recently—colder or warmer temperatures, a sudden lack of humidity, a change in light levels or watering habits—the shock could cause leaf drop.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for humidity
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
Medical Definition
humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē, yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere see absolute humidity, relative humidity
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