humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmi-də-tē 
yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity
Examples of humidity in a Sentence
the humidity of the region
It's not the heat that will get you—it's the humidity.
The temperature is 67 degrees with humidity at 75 percent.
an area of low humidity
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But the wind should begin to relax later Wednesday and by Thursday humidity is forecast to increase and there is even a chance for a few sprinkles for southern California.
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Max Golembo, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Peace lilies are popular houseplants for good reason: The tropical, white-flowering plant does well in the low light and low humidity most of us have in our homes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
After a week of fires sweeping across LA County, fueled by high winds and low humidity, some blazes have been contained, while others are still continuing to burn at less than 50 percent containment.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Apfelbaum suggests keeping humidity levels in the low 40s, adding that many people incorrectly believe maintaining humidity levels in the 50s is sufficient but that that’s still allowing too much water in the air.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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Max Golembo, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Peace lilies are popular houseplants for good reason: The tropical, white-flowering plant does well in the low light and low humidity most of us have in our homes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
After a week of fires sweeping across LA County, fueled by high winds and low humidity, some blazes have been contained, while others are still continuing to burn at less than 50 percent containment.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Apfelbaum suggests keeping humidity levels in the low 40s, adding that many people incorrectly believe maintaining humidity levels in the 50s is sufficient but that that’s still allowing too much water in the air.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
Medical Definition
humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē, yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere see absolute humidity, relative humidity
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