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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Dew point temperatures, which can indicate air moisture saturation, will fall only into the lower and mid-60s, so humidity will remain noticeable.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Omega 3 fatty acids – Omega-3s help to strengthen the skin barrier, which is key for locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The structure of micron-scale chambers restricts heat transfer while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Most curls benefit from a hydrating conditioner or deep conditioner to replenish moisture, followed by leave-in conditioners for curly hair and styling products like curl creams, mousses, or gels.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Omega 3 fatty acids – Omega-3s help to strengthen the skin barrier, which is key for locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The structure of micron-scale chambers restricts heat transfer while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Most curls benefit from a hydrating conditioner or deep conditioner to replenish moisture, followed by leave-in conditioners for curly hair and styling products like curl creams, mousses, or gels.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 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 9 May. 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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