moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər 

ˈmȯish-

: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

Synonyms

• 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

Warm ocean waters supply the heat and moisture that generate hurricanes. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025

The same pattern that is bringing the extreme heat in the West, is also bringing monsoon moisture from the Pacific up across the region. —Daniel Peck, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2025

There is a very low chance for dry lightning in Sonoma County late Saturday into Sunday morning due to monsoonal moisture, which would cause elevated showers with rain that would evaporate before hitting the ground, Behringer said. —The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025

Bathroom Exhaust Fans Considering dirty exhaust fans can be a big fire risk and lead to moisture build-up in your bathroom, cleaning them regularly is very important. —Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025

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