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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Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Maintenance also includes limiting unnecessary moisture exposure, since acrylic nails can trap moisture which can lead to premature lifting and bacteria growth.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Just be aware that those seeds may have been exposed to outdoor temperatures and moisture.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The change is being driven by cold Arctic air interacting with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 20 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 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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