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.
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In dry climates, where rainfall is limited but dew may be common, an extensive network of shallow roots may be better equipped to maximize absorption of any moisture that touches the soil.
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Materials should be breathable and moisture-wicking, especially for long days or warm weather.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The heat and moisture threaten to trigger a proliferation of disease-carrying flies and mosquitoes.
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Cooling sheets help regulate body temperature by wicking away moisture and allowing air to circulate better.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Materials should be breathable and moisture-wicking, especially for long days or warm weather.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The heat and moisture threaten to trigger a proliferation of disease-carrying flies and mosquitoes.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Cooling sheets help regulate body temperature by wicking away moisture and allowing air to circulate better.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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