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

Meteorologists at the center initially sensed that the combination of moisture and pressure could lead to heavy rain, but nothing particularly significant, Fogarty said. —Rick Jervis, USA Today, 7 July 2025

Extreme flooding is happening more frequently as the world warms and the atmosphere is able to hold more moisture. —Renée Rigdon, CNN Money, 7 July 2025

The grounds crew tests soil moisture content, court hardness wear and plant chlorophyll levels to dictate evening watering amounts. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

It’s formulated with babassu oil, which smooths the cuticle and locks in moisture, while murumuru butter softens dry curls and coils. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 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