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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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Additionally, since potting soil is rarely completely sterile and usually contains some moisture when packaged, this moisture can promote the growth of mold, fungus, or anaerobic bacteria, especially in moist or humid conditions.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Leaves not only suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, but are also more environmentally friendly than bark mulch or landscape fabric.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
The fast-absorbing cream is formulated with beta-glucan, a humectant that delivers 20 percent more moisture retention than hyaluronic acid.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 3 Mar. 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 5 Mar. 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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