moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯis-chər 
ˈmȯish-
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
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.
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These habitats can differ from each other in elevation, temperature, moisture and water flow – and salamanders take note.
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Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Cardboard typically takes between two and six months to fully decompose, depending on the temperature and moisture level.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Less airflow means more moisture is trapped for longer.
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This angled cut allows for water run-off, which helps prevent diseases that form from excess moisture.
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Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Cardboard typically takes between two and six months to fully decompose, depending on the temperature and moisture level.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Less airflow means more moisture is trapped for longer.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
This angled cut allows for water run-off, which helps prevent diseases that form from excess moisture.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisture
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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