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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Honey has a long shelf life, thanks to its low moisture content, acidity, and antimicrobial properties.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
This long-lasting cream deodorant is aluminum-free, and contains a blend of shea butter, calendula oil, apricot kernel oil and vitamin E to help soothe the underarms and has a proprietary complex that works to absorb moisture and neutralize smells.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, as that region deals with heavy seasonal moisture, the U.S. Southwest is experiencing the other extreme as temperatures heat up throughout the Four Corners and desert regions.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Its benefits arrive from a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and mineral SPF 30 for a well-rounded formula that replenishes skin’s moisture levels and protects against UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
This long-lasting cream deodorant is aluminum-free, and contains a blend of shea butter, calendula oil, apricot kernel oil and vitamin E to help soothe the underarms and has a proprietary complex that works to absorb moisture and neutralize smells.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, as that region deals with heavy seasonal moisture, the U.S. Southwest is experiencing the other extreme as temperatures heat up throughout the Four Corners and desert regions.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Its benefits arrive from a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and mineral SPF 30 for a well-rounded formula that replenishes skin’s moisture levels and protects against UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 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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