moisture
Americannoun
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condensed or diffused liquid, especially water.
moisture in the air.
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a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to moisten.
noun
Other Word Forms
- moistureless adjective
Etymology
Origin of moisture
1325–75; Middle English; moist, -ure; compare Middle French moistour
Example Sentences
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This includes rivers and lakes, snow and ice, moisture in the soil, and groundwater below the surface.
From Science Daily
Airport operator Finavia told public broadcaster Yle that moisture in the air was making the situation worse as it was creating slippery frost.
From BBC
Farmers do some of the drying before the flowers arrive at Blue Tea, where the moisture is checked and further drying is done.
From BBC
Pitt espouses a concept of simplicity in his men’s skincare routine — a three-step ritual starting with cleansing, serum to target signs of aging and then cream to lock in moisture.
From Los Angeles Times
"There's a bit of moisture and hopefully the new ball will do a bit."
From Barron's
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