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

Despite its longtime storage in the salt mine, which helps to protect film from the damaging effects of moisture, making the footage screen-worthy presented enormous technological and financial hurdles. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026

The moisture-wicking insole will keep your feet sweat-free, too. —Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026

The soil in the bed is mulched to keep moisture in and weeds out. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026

Many of these tips, including mulching around trees and shrubbery and repairing leaks and using moisture sensors and rain sensors, can also help golf course operators do their part in a water shortage crisis. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 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