dampness
- a word derived from damp.
Example Sentences
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While there was some rain in Scotland last weekend, for much of England and Wales, apart from drizzle and general dampness, the last time we saw any appreciable rainfall was on Monday 28 October.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2024
It has that common pervasive dampness along with plenty of clannish townspeople who resent these nosy Nellies poking around where they have no business.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
State law also requires landlords to make sure their properties are free of dampness and visible mold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
Sprinkle it on, let it sit for an hour to absorb oils and any dampness, then vacuum.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
I laid the tattered book, its pages warped from the shed’s dampness, beside Lassie.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
