How to Use moist in a Sentence

moist

adjective

• The pork chops were tender and moist.
• I love cookies when they are moist and chewy.
• The plant grows best in direct sunlight and with rich, moist soil.
• Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface.
• She dabbed her moist eyes with a handkerchief.
• The eggs will hatch sooner in warm, moist conditions.
• Keep the area moist, but not wet, and wait four to six weeks to plant.
  — Nate Northup, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
• Choose an area with moist, loamy soil where the vines can spread.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• The water gets into the shells, keeps the meat moist, and helps the meat heat through quickly.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
• The result is neat to eat but still moist and full of flavor.
  — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
• Keep the soil slightly moist as the cutting roots, which can take a few weeks.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
• The ribs appeared glossy, deep red, and well caramelized; the BBQ sauce was sticky and the meat was tender and moist.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
• This moist pumpkin bread bakes in the slow cooker for a no-fuss treat.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
• Pulse a few times until the mixture forms moist clumps.
  — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Feb. 2023
• Put a foil pan in the middle and fill it with hot water to keep your meat moist.
  — Scott Canon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
• The cornbread, made by Lavine’s wife Ann Lavine, is moist and spicy from chunks of jalapeños and green chiles.
  — Dallas News, 15 Feb. 2023
• The fish should be bright and shiny, with moist, slippery skin and no dry patches.
  — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• These purees act as both a binder while keeping baked goods moist.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
• The heat warms from the bottom of the wipe stack, and the pillow insert and water reservoir keep the wipes moist.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
• Don’t be afraid if your dough is more moist or drier than this.
  — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
• Grass helps keep the soil moist and the mix of plants discourages pest outbreaks.
  — Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
• Each cookie is buttery, sweet, moist, and easy to make.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
• In our tests, the pan’s warm surface was all that was needed to cook moist but crispy-skinned salmon.
  — Christa Glennie, wsj.com, 26 Dec. 2023
• Use a clear plastic dome or sheet of plastic over top and keep moist.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
• The sauce was sweet and tangy, the meat was moist and full of flavor, with the right combination of chewy and fall off the bone.
  — Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
• Nurtured by the moist soil, their soaring leaves tower over the 6-foot-tall farmer.
  — Jack Thompson, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024
• In summer, water daily to keep the soil moist so plants don’t wilt.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
• Plant the seeds in moist garden soil after all danger of frost has passed.
  — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
• The shortening creates a fluffy, moist roll that can be served with any dish.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023
• Patting the tofu dry, rather than fully wringing the block, keeps the inside of the nuggets moist.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 5 May 2024