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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This is partially because the lungs breathe out moisture in misty breaths.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Trees offer a natural cooling effect by providing shade and releasing moisture into the air.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
That cold dry air over warmer open water causes evaporation, providing moisture for lake-effect snow.
—Richard B. (ricky) Rood, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Ceramides Liquid crystal ceramide technology helps lock in moisture and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier, which is essential for managing dry skin.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Trees offer a natural cooling effect by providing shade and releasing moisture into the air.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
That cold dry air over warmer open water causes evaporation, providing moisture for lake-effect snow.
—Richard B. (ricky) Rood, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Ceramides Liquid crystal ceramide technology helps lock in moisture and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier, which is essential for managing dry skin.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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