moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər 

ˈmȯish-

: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

Synonyms of moisture

• humidity

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The main things that deteriorate a plastic shower curtain are mold and mildew that build up due to the moisture in bathrooms. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Trees lose moisture over extended periods of exceptional heat and dryness, becoming progressively more combustible. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Hot, dry and breezy conditions continue The limited tropical moisture starts to exit on Wednesday, and considerably drier air begins moving into North Texas. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

There’s no shortage of quality makers today, working with breathable, lightweight fabrics that also feature superior moisture-wicking qualities. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯish-chər 

ˈmȯis-

: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness