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

Wood boards have surfaces with pores that take in moisture and bits of food, letting bacteria penetrate and hang out, potentially leading to cross-contamination. —Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025

Wide, loop handles make the braiser easy to maneuver in and out of the oven, and its snug-fitting glass lid locks in moisture and prevents food from drying out. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025

Another round of moisture could arrive as early as Saturday. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025

Superior temperature regulation, moisture control, and durability are a few of the reasons why linen ranks supreme in the bedding world, and this European linen box quilt is backed by nearly 1,000 Quince shoppers who gave it a five-star rating. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 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