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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Waterproof bags and pouches help keep essentials like my phone, wallet, and book safe from moisture and sand.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
At the same time, Damyang bamboo extract mirrors the body’s natural moisture to keep skin healthy.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Ballistic nylon: Often used on the interior, ballistic nylon can keep moisture away from your gear.
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Look for natural ingredients that can absorb moisture from sweat, such as cornstarch, baking soda, and arrowroot.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 20 May 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
At the same time, Damyang bamboo extract mirrors the body’s natural moisture to keep skin healthy.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Ballistic nylon: Often used on the interior, ballistic nylon can keep moisture away from your gear.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Look for natural ingredients that can absorb moisture from sweat, such as cornstarch, baking soda, and arrowroot.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 20 May 2025
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 Jun. 2025.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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