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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During and after frying, the team measured temperature, pressure, volume, texture, moisture, and oil content.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
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
They hold moisture, yes — but they also carry spice into the interior like a well-trained courier.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
Even though most of the moisture from the recent rains has begun to dry up, experts say, it doesn’t hurt to apply insect repellent when outdoors.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
“This is how little moisture you need to get the steam to rise.”
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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