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moisture

American  
[mois-cher] / ˈmɔɪs tʃər /

noun

  1. condensed or diffused liquid, especially water.

    moisture in the air.

  2. a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to moisten.

moisture British  
/ ˈmɔɪstʃə /

noun

  1. water or other liquid diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objects

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Tule fog forms when heat escapes from the ground on clear, calm nights, and moisture in the air condenses into a low-lying mist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Moisture in the air on the windward side of a mountain is forced to rise where it will cool and condenses, taking the moisture out of it.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

As the moisture moved upward through the sand, it left behind minerals such as gypsum, which is commonly found in desert environments on Earth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

They hold moisture, yes — but they also carry spice into the interior like a well-trained courier.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

I blink back the moisture in my eyes and stare up at the white ceiling tiles.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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