moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər 

ˈmȯish-

: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

Synonyms

• damp
• dampness
• humidity
• moistness

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

Over time, depending on the level of moisture, the beads will change from orange to green. —Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025

And a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which in turn means more fuel for the tropical systems to pull from. —Allison Chinchar, CNN Money, 7 May 2025

Wet it thoroughly before potting your blueberry plants and maintain consistent moisture through regular watering. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2025

Its formula is packed with coconut oil that seals in moisture and reinforces the hair shaft without weighing it down. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 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