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
Etymology
Origin of moisture
1325–75; Middle English; see moist, -ure; compare Middle French moistour
Explanation
Moisture is the feeling of wetness — what you want in your cupcake but not in your diapers. Moisture is the noun related to the adjective moist, which you might use to describe damp soil, clammy air, or melt-in-your-mouth desserts. Moisture has also been known to promote mold growth and frizz otherwise tame hair, so it doesn't have many fans — other than tropical plants and the very thirsty.
Vocabulary lists containing moisture
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Example Sentences
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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
Moisture that comes from land, often referred to as recycled rainfall, is created when water evaporates from nearby soils and vegetation, fueling more localized storms.
From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025
Moisture loss through damaged skin speeds up deterioration and nutrient loss.
From Salon • May 28, 2024
Twenty years later, there’s still not much money for the performers, but Bailey and his friends have indeed found ways to keep the Moisture Festival going.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Moisture from my nose froze, encrusted around my nostrils.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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