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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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.
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A lot of people were outside standing for over an hour (including myself) in the humidity with hopes to get inside early for restrooms/concessions.
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Even if there’s no rain in the forecast, excess humidity can prevent proper absorption and alter the stain’s drying process, while low humidity can cause premature drying.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
A lot of people were outside standing for over an hour (including myself) in the humidity with hopes to get inside early for restrooms/concessions.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Even if there’s no rain in the forecast, excess humidity can prevent proper absorption and alter the stain’s drying process, while low humidity can cause premature drying.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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 12 Sep. 2025.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
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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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