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

There is no rain in the forecast over the next two weeks, but there’s still some potential for moisture in April and May, and that could boost the snowpack and keep fire season at bay a little longer, Kittell said. —Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026

An approaching cold front is moving in later in the week and that will bring more moisture to the region, according to Gonzalez. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026

It’s packed with green tea extract and Vitamin E to help protect against free radical damage, while glycerin helps to lock in moisture and promote bouncy, dewy skin. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026

While these lightweight hydrators have been popular solutions for textured hair to deliver moisture without weighing down curls and coils; the category seems to be expanding as brands look to skin-ify haircare. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 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