as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of moisture
Eric Nieusma, co-owner of Maine Hill Farm, says this size will provide sufficient space for roots to grow while preventing excessive soil moisture that could lead to root rot.
—
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Overnight, moisture and low winds will help some fog to form.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Keep your towels in a ziplock bag to prevent moisture from building up.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Using a humidifier adds moisture to dry air and can further reduce irritation, especially in heated indoor environments.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisture
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Overnight, moisture and low winds will help some fog to form.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Keep your towels in a ziplock bag to prevent moisture from building up.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Using a humidifier adds moisture to dry air and can further reduce irritation, especially in heated indoor environments.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
Noun
-
In August 1977, humidity and heat from a tropical storm was blamed for killing 725 dairy cows in Chino.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
-
One of the students in his lab correlated low tick numbers to periods when humidity had dropped below 82%.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
