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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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
Tropical moisture raises the risk of excessive rainfall.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The eight types of hyaluronic acid and panthenol aid in calming the skin and providing moisture.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
To avoid the growth of mold, your best bet is to try and keep moisture in the air and on surfaces to a minimum.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 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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