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 dry air inside an airplane cabin, combined with hours spent wearing contact lenses during a long travel day, can leave the lenses with less moisture and eyes feeling increasingly uncomfortable, experts say. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

East of the center, moisture being swirled northward was still posing a flood risk. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

The Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America, is a vital ecosystem for the world's climate. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Although Isaias is forecast to pass well to our west, tropical moisture will bring the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 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