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

The herb has evolved to withstand drought, with waxy leaves that minimize water loss and a deep root system that can access moisture even in poor soil. —Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024

Among them: clearer skies due to decreased moisture in the air. —Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024

Programs could still focus on helping some growers transition and make the best use of these technologies by installing new tools like soil moisture sensors and weather trackers. —Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024

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