moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər 

ˈmȯish-

: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

Synonyms

• 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

After several downpours fueled by tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean, Arizona’s short-term drought has finally eased, at least a little. —Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Automatic speed and heat adjustments, custom settings memory, special tech that protects hair’s natural moisture, and a volume boost function for greater body at the roots. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

Favorable conditions include low wind shear, abundant moisture, and deep ocean warmth—especially in compact storms that can efficiently concentrate heat. —Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Minimizing bare spots creates healthier soil with better moisture retention and less flooding. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 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