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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If, in the following days, increasing moisture and a sticky feel to the atmosphere are accompanied by fog or overcast skies, this can signal the approach of a cold front with a cooler air mass behind it.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Even leafy greens like chard and collards can be kept in the freezer, though forget higher-moisture items like lettuce and cucumbers.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
As air temperatures rise, the moisture content can produce heavier rain.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Ideal for wintertime and/or sensitive skin, this mask hydrates deeply while locking in moisture for up to 72 hours and helping to strengthen the skin's barrier.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Even leafy greens like chard and collards can be kept in the freezer, though forget higher-moisture items like lettuce and cucumbers.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
As air temperatures rise, the moisture content can produce heavier rain.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Ideal for wintertime and/or sensitive skin, this mask hydrates deeply while locking in moisture for up to 72 hours and helping to strengthen the skin's barrier.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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