moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər 

ˈmȯish-

: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

Synonyms

• 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

Wet and dry fronts, prevailing winds, moisture and vapour, meeting, as luck would have it, exactly at the top of that big mountain on the little island. —Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025

Use the towel to soak up excess moisture for the first 15 minutes, then remove it and hang to dry. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025

Craftsmanship takes precedence in these moisture-wicking and super resilient slippers, made from all-natural wool sourced from small farms in Kyrgyzstan. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025

Lidded containers also protect their contents from external elements, including moisture, dirt, dust, and pests. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025

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