moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯis-chər 
ˈmȯish-
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
Examples of moisture in a Sentence
These flowers grow best with moisture and shade.
Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin.
The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
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Humidity is the amount of moisture that is in the air.
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These Reeboks have a terry lining that absorbs moisture to help keep your feet dry, and include a removable foam sock liner for lightweight support.
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Trees that hold a lot of moisture can also protect structures.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Onions of all kinds prefer a cool dry place, but some, like Vidalia onions, which contain more moisture, can be more finicky than others.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
These Reeboks have a terry lining that absorbs moisture to help keep your feet dry, and include a removable foam sock liner for lightweight support.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Trees that hold a lot of moisture can also protect structures.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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