moisture

noun

mois·ture ˈmȯis-chər

ˈmȯish-

Synonyms of moisture

: 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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Certain oils can soften dry, flaky skin and help reduce moisture loss, which may be especially helpful if your scalp feels tight or dry after shampooing. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Today’s recipe Many meatballs are made with a panade, often a mixture of white bread soaked in milk, which lends moisture to the final meatballs. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Dry skin is a common concern for women in midlife, so Brown offered a tip to those in need of extra moisture. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026 Drying towels separately prevents longer drying times caused by restricted airflow and moisture differences. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisture

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moisture was in the 14th century

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moisture

noun

mois·ture ˈmȯish-chər

ˈmȯis-

: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness

moisture

noun

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