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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Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Prevent them with inspections, removing debris, fixing moisture problems, and improving ventilation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
For those with eczema, running a humidifier can help replenish moisture lost from the air.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The main purpose of a bathroom exhaust fan is to control moisture.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 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 15 May. 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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