How to Use moisture in a Sentence

moisture

noun
  • The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
  • Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin.
  • These flowers grow best with moisture and shade.
  • And so, the heat just sucks all the moisture out of the soil.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
  • Keep the pineapple juice from the can to help add to the moisture.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • Too much and the moisture curbs the spread of large fires through the summer.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
  • And a lot of that moisture fell as rain in a short amount of time.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The cold, dry air acts like a sponge and sucks up moisture and heat from the lakes.
    — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Once browned, the weight of butter changes due to the loss of some of the moisture content.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Through Tonight: Low level moisture keeps it on the warm side through the night.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
  • The balm is smooth and buttery to the touch and locks in moisture in your lips like no other.
    — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This will give the moisture time to trickle into the earth.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
  • This seals in moisture, and adds a little fat to the cooking process.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Fans will help ensure the moisture stays in the bathroom and does not make the floor slippery.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Rain started to fall and the air took on the vibrant scent of moisture hitting earth.
    — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Use luke warm to cold water to close the outer layer of the hair and lock in moisture.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 26 July 2022
  • This area has more moisture, which leads to warmer nights and aids in having warmer days.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • To avoid the growth of mold, your best bet is to try and keep moisture in the air and on surfaces to a minimum.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The shoes’ upward-bent storm welts even help keep moisture out.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Find out how often to water a snake plant, and the best ways to provide the right amount of moisture.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Among them: clearer skies due to decreased moisture in the air.
    — Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The sugar helps desserts retain moisture, while the cornstarch makes for a taller rise in the oven, Ms. Parks said.
    — Priya Krishna, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2023
  • An acre of the state's ubiquitous crop can put enough moisture in the air to fill a swimming pool.
    — John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Wrap the pillow in a towel and squeeze it to remove any moisture.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
  • Apply the product to slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture.
    — Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Chill it for a good 8 to 12 hours in its juices, which will help the meat retain its moisture and give the flavors a chance to marry.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Plants in containers can dry out faster than plants in the ground, as the soil in pots tends to retain less moisture.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
  • This kit has all the essentials: a scrub, face wash, moisture treatment, and lip balm.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2023
  • And while the winter days have been sunny, dry and breezy — perfect for outdoor activities — those same climate patterns have led to crops and plants drinking up the scarce moisture.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Mild problems can be resolved by thoroughly cleaning the washing machine with a mixture of vinegar and water, as well as wiping away excess moisture after a cycle is complete and keeping the door open to encourage prompt drying.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025

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