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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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025
This part of the world gets a lot of precipitation annually, but climate scientists say back-to-back tropical systems are being intensified by a combination of persistent La Niña conditions and a warmer atmosphere, which holds more moisture and can lead to much heavier rainfall.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
In other words, your room will have just the right moisture level without ruining furniture or decor.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Why Slow Cookers Hang Onto Odors Slow cookers are designed to trap heat and moisture so food can cook gently over the course of several hours.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
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 6 Dec. 2025.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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