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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The rowdiness represented the first wave of an Alaskan storm that drew extra moisture from the subtropics.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Further inland, much of the Rockies is in urgent need of moisture, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Traxler recommends using it to remove excess water or moisture from glass surfaces around your home, such as shower doors, windows, and mirrors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Further inland, much of the Rockies is in urgent need of moisture, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Traxler recommends using it to remove excess water or moisture from glass surfaces around your home, such as shower doors, windows, and mirrors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisture
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 23 Feb. 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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