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

Some blame the lack of office air circulation, while others point figures at consistently blasting air conditioning and heat systems sucking moisture out of their environment and skin. —Tanya Akim, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

This was likely due to above-average snowfall in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, providing moisture for tree growth and increasing pollen. —Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025

Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025

Face serums for dry skin usually enlist humectant ingredients like hyaluronic acid that draw moisture into the skin. —Claire Sullivan, WWD, 19 Mar. 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