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

Check the soil for moisture by sticking a finger in about 2 inches. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

The front will linger across the Florida straits tomorrow and some moisture will lead to spotty showers possible Tuesday. —Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025

Leather uppers combined with faux fur effectively keep out moisture and lock in warmth, while a faux shearling lining inside the shoes works overtime to insulate your feet against the elements. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025

Damage of this kind will also have compromised its weatherproofing, meaning moisture may now enter. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2025

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