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 fabric is cooling you, and the moisture is getting wicked from all over your body. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Offering just the right amount of support for yoga classes and Pilates sessions, this bra is sweat- and moisture-wicking. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Ceramides help support the skin’s moisture barrier, which can become more fragile with age, while antioxidants like vitamin E or green tea extract help protect against environmental stressors that can contribute to dullness. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026

Basements are often ideal since concrete floors handle heat and moisture, the panel is usually nearby and cooler ambient temps reduce heat-up time. — Allison Palmer updated June 25, Sacbee.com, 25 June 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