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

Stillage is a heavy, moisture-rich byproduct that is typically difficult to transport or costly to dry for use as animal feed. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026

This is an area of low pressure that forms west to northwest of Hawai’i during the cool season (November through March) and often taps into subtropical moisture. —Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026

These can scratch the finish or the wood directly and increase the risk of damage from water and moisture. —Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026

The most effective formulas pair retinol with the same hydrating ingredients found in a quality body lotion—think ceramides and hyaluronic acid—to maintain moisture while encouraging cell turnover. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 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