moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər How to pronounce moisture (audio)
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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Waterproof bags and pouches help keep essentials like my phone, wallet, and book safe from moisture and sand. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025 At the same time, Damyang bamboo extract mirrors the body’s natural moisture to keep skin healthy. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025 Ballistic nylon: Often used on the interior, ballistic nylon can keep moisture away from your gear. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025 Look for natural ingredients that can absorb moisture from sweat, such as cornstarch, baking soda, and arrowroot. Sherri Gordon, Health, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for moisture

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moisture was in the 14th century

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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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moisture

noun
mois·​ture ˈmȯish-chər How to pronounce moisture (audio)
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness

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