moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər 

ˈmȯish-

: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

Synonyms of moisture

• humidity

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Heat and moisture accumulate around the leaves, stems, and roots of plants, and supplementing soil with acetate exacerbates the risk of microbial contamination. —Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

They're also designed with moisture-wicking materials that help keep your feet feeling fresh, even during long events. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

This step removes excess moisture, keeping the salad from becoming watery later on. —Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026

Despite beneficial moisture in May, Benedict said the region's unusually low snowpack left the ground with little long-term moisture. —Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯish-chər 

ˈmȯis-

: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness