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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The fabric is also waterproof and doesn’t absorb any moisture.
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Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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The conditioner is made for all hair types and includes vegan peptides to strengthen hair while also providing a dose of moisture.
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All of these plants like light, well-draining soil, but carrots need moisture while these Mediterranean herbs prefer much less.
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Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
In addition to regular assessments, get one after any major leak or other moisture problem, which can result in a dirty coil, Siegel adds.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
The conditioner is made for all hair types and includes vegan peptides to strengthen hair while also providing a dose of moisture.
—Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
All of these plants like light, well-draining soil, but carrots need moisture while these Mediterranean herbs prefer much less.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 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 18 Jun. 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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