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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Remove the Soil Don’t wash potatoes after harvesting, as extra moisture slows down the curing process and makes potatoes spoil faster in storage.
—
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Giant white turnips resemble rutabaga and are often wax-coated after harvest to create a vapor barrier that seals in moisture and prolongs shelf life.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
The mill also bowed Cool Blue, a family of quick drying fabrics that releases moisture into the air, and a new black that protects the wearer from sunlight and UV rays.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
It was meant to provide moisture and tenderness, without the tanginess that buttermilk would impart.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moisture
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Giant white turnips resemble rutabaga and are often wax-coated after harvest to create a vapor barrier that seals in moisture and prolongs shelf life.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
The mill also bowed Cool Blue, a family of quick drying fabrics that releases moisture into the air, and a new black that protects the wearer from sunlight and UV rays.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
It was meant to provide moisture and tenderness, without the tanginess that buttermilk would impart.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moisture
Cite this Entry
“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share