How to Use damp in a Sentence

damp

1 of 3 noun

• The boxes were left outside in the damp.
• Use steam to keep the fabric damp.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
• Place in moist potting mix, and keep damp.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
• Wipe down the inside of the oven with a damp, microfiber cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
• The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.
  — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
• Some rooms were entirely flooded, and the walls bore clear signs of damp.
  — Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
• This is like a dark lesbian genius rolling in a giant heap of damp, dead leaves.
  — Eileen Myles, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2016
• Others are more than happy to grow in the damp, but will spread with wild abandon.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
• Armed with a basket and a stick, her keen eyes scanned the damp, leafy undergrowth.
  — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
• Now, if the towels are still coming out damp, try adding an extra ball or two next time.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
• Now, if the towels are still coming out damp, try adding an extra ball or two next time.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
• Moss and algae thrive in damp, shady locations.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
• Rinse out any dirt, squeeze until damp, and repeat until the entire floor is clean.
  — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
• Towel-dry until damp, then apply evenly with gloves.
  — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
• Use a damp, soapy cloth or spray disinfectant onto a cloth and wipe down every one.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
• Yet, in spite of all the damp, there was something magnificent about the moment.
  — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
• Kids would double down with their taunting of the fountain and get a little damp for their trouble.
  — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
• Fleas thrive in damp, shady areas, so think about removing piles of leaves or debris from your yard or garden.
  — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
• Spring brings damp, foggy conditions, so pack sturdy shoes with grip, warm layers, and a rain shell.
  — Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
• Using a damp, non-abrasive sponge, scrub in circular motions.
  — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
• Issues such as mold and damp can lead to respiratory problems and headaches.
  — WIRED, 27 June 2023
• Plan on a damp and rumbly late evening across the Baltimore metro and surrounding areas.
  — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 22 June 2026
• Keep the packing material damp, but not soaking wet.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
• For example, a medium-weight merino wool sock will often feel warmer—and stay warm when damp—than a bulky cotton pair.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
• The more likely scenario is a damp, cool weekend rather than a disruptive winter weather event.
  — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
• Before wearing a new pair, run them under water until damp, place in a plastic bag, and throw them in the freezer overnight.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
• Even today, many homes don't include a finished basement because of our damp, Southern soils.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
• Mock recommends using a clean microfiber cloth misted with water from a spray bottle until damp.
  — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
• Clean your countertops with a damp, microfiber cloth and an applicable cleaner.
  — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
• The unusual half-retractable claws sweep through the water like anglers’ hooks, snagging prey, and the extra-thick coat guards against the damp.
  — Abigail Tucker, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022

damp

2 of 3 verb

• His hands were damped with sweat.
• All his clothes were musty and damp the next day.
  — Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
• Overall a gloomy, cool and damp day.
  — Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
• Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
• The air feels sticky or damp even when the heat is running.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
• Use cooling mats or damp towels on hot days.
  — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
• The smell of hot cereal and damp earth clings low in the air.
  — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
• Instead, there is the smell of ginger and damp wood.
  — Tommy Orange, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
• The growth begins when the spores land on wet or damp surfaces.
  — Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
• Watch Lotte return to her desk, face wiped clean, sleeve still damp.
  — Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
• The best way to apply this buttery cream is to smooth it on to damp skin.
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 7 Feb. 2023
• Use a brush or damp sponge to scrub the area, then rinse with water and dry with a cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
• Some say that the black truffle smells like cold mountain air, or damp earth.
  — Federico Kukso, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
• The same wet mops were then used to clean a mess of smeared, damp dirt on all three surfaces.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
• Next, get a mop or damp cloth and wipe down each step with hardwood floor cleaner.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
• Keep your region in mind as well, since these plants can do well in cold and damp winters.
  — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
• Use a brush or damp sponge to scrub the area, and then rinse it with water and dry with a clean cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
• Rinse with a clean cloth damp with plain water and dry thoroughly.
  — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
• It can be applied to damp hair before a blow or even after to smooth and shine.
  — Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 13 May 2023
• Smooth out the panel with a plastic scraper, squeegee or damp sponge.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
• Wet or damp bird seed can quickly mold, which can cause illnesses in birds.
  — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
• This will help prevent damp bedding and direct, damp air.
  — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
• Clear skies, almost no wind, and just enough rain earlier to damp down the dust.
  — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
• Within minutes we were crouched over fresh elephant tracks, the earth still damp.
  — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
• Mop the floor once again with the clean, damp mop to thoroughly remove any residue.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
• Mop the floor once again with the clean, damp mop to thoroughly remove any residue.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
• As a cleanser, apply a small amount to damp skin, massage gently, and rinse.
  — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
• Can lüften make an older, damp home more comfortable?
  — William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
• Signs of slowing growth haven’t done much to damp investors’ appetite for junk bonds.
  — Matt Grossman, wsj.com, 28 Apr. 2023
• The air smelled rustic, damp with fragile promises.
  — Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 2025

damp

3 of 3 adjective

• Wipe up the mess with a damp cloth.
• My hair's still damp from the rain.
• Her forehead was damp with perspiration.
• Wipe shelves with a damp cloth.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
• The damp cloth is the key part.
  — Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
• Rinse with a clean, damp cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
• Rinse with a clean, damp cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
• Rinse with a clean, damp cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
• Don’t leave any bare or damp spots.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
• Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
• Rinse with a damp cloth, then dry.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
• Blot the area with a clean damp cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
• Blot the area with a clean damp cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
• Rinse away the paste with a damp cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
• Rinse away the paste with a damp cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
• Rinse it off with a soft, damp cloth.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
• Rinse it off with a soft, damp cloth.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
• Rinse it off with a soft, damp cloth.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
• Wipe away residue with a clean, damp cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
• Wipe away residue with a clean, damp cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
• This can be used on damp or dry hair.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
• If damp, wait a few days and try again.
  — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
• Use a fresh damp cloth to wipe away residue.
  — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
• Wipe shelves with a rag damp with lemon juice.
  — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
• Wipe shelves with a rag damp with lemon juice.
  — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
• The space was damp, dark and smelled like mildew.
  — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
• Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the paste away.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
• Use a clean, damp cloth to scrub away the grease.
  — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
• Fall came and brought the damp nights that hold scent well.
  — Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
• Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe away any soapy residue.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026