water vapor
noun
: water in a vaporous form especially when below boiling temperature and diffused (as in the atmosphere)
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At the same time, a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, which is then released in fewer, more extreme rainstorms.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As a result, the water vapor in that impeded breath condenses on the surface of your immediately-adjacent prescription glasses, sunglasses or ski goggles.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Dew point temperatures can indicate the amount of heat-retaining water vapor is in the air.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
The extra hydration and water vapor from a steaming mug of tea help thin the mucus.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As a result, the water vapor in that impeded breath condenses on the surface of your immediately-adjacent prescription glasses, sunglasses or ski goggles.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Dew point temperatures can indicate the amount of heat-retaining water vapor is in the air.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
The extra hydration and water vapor from a steaming mug of tea help thin the mucus.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water vapor
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“Water vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20vapor. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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