moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯis-chər 
ˈmȯish-
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
Examples of moisture in a Sentence
These flowers grow best with moisture and shade.
Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin.
The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The formula also includes hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts to help retain moisture while cleansing, leaving skin soft and balanced rather than stripped.
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Most of the moisture is expected to fall between the border and San Diego and as far east as Mount Laguna.
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This approach helps dissolve salt buildup while restoring moisture lost to winter exposure.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The formula also includes hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts to help retain moisture while cleansing, leaving skin soft and balanced rather than stripped.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Most of the moisture is expected to fall between the border and San Diego and as far east as Mount Laguna.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
This approach helps dissolve salt buildup while restoring moisture lost to winter exposure.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisture
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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