moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər How to pronounce moisture (audio)
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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Meteorologists at the center initially sensed that the combination of moisture and pressure could lead to heavy rain, but nothing particularly significant, Fogarty said. Rick Jervis, USA Today, 7 July 2025 Extreme flooding is happening more frequently as the world warms and the atmosphere is able to hold more moisture. Renée Rigdon, CNN Money, 7 July 2025 The grounds crew tests soil moisture content, court hardness wear and plant chlorophyll levels to dictate evening watering amounts. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 It’s formulated with babassu oil, which smooths the cuticle and locks in moisture, while murumuru butter softens dry curls and coils. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for moisture

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moisture was in the 14th century

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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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moisture

noun
mois·​ture ˈmȯish-chər How to pronounce moisture (audio)
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness

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