moistness

Definition of moistnessnext
as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the moistness of the limestone caves creates an ideal environment for the ripening of Roquefort cheese

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Recent Examples of moistness Either way, pineapple-studded, nutty heaven awaits with just a hint of extra moistness from your ripe bananas. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 The signature cod is wrapped in a golden batter, light and crispy, so every bite delivers a hot crunch with tender moistness underneath. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025 Extensive equine-coat scoring determined that horses kept on pasture have higher tail moistness, that heavier horses have thicker skin, and that older horses have less-moist skin, even though their hair becomes more lustrous with age. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Consider soil type, amount of sun, moisture, drainage and your design requirements.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • El Niño is a climate occurrence in which the surface waters of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually warm, increasing moisture in the atmosphere.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Players had to contend with difficult conditions this summer, from challenging altitudes to sweltering heat and humidity.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Blazing pavement and relentless humidity can cause your car’s air conditioning system to work overtime just to keep the cabin comfortable.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

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“Moistness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistness. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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