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

Mulch plants to retain soil moisture as roots reestablish. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025

Cabins have very low humidity, causing our skin to lose moisture, look dry, and blah. —Essence, 29 Sep. 2025

Before cooking or storing the chicken in the fridge, pat them down with a paper towel to remove moisture. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025

By early next week, moisture from Tropical Depression Nine is expected to bring a threat of heavy rainfall from the east coast of Florida northward into the eastern Carolinas. —Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 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