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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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
The packaging’s secure closure helps maintain excellent moisture levels for months.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
But the best running headphones won’t have any problems handling a little moisture.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
Plus, hyaluronic acid locks in moisture for suppleness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Apr. 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 3 May. 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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