MOISTURE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

moisture

noun

ˈmȯis-chər

Definition of moisture

as in humidity

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night

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Recent Examples of moisture Cotton is infamously bad when wet, absorbing moisture and causing hikers’ hypothermia. — Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The rain from Isaias has led to an initial round of drought improvements from the southern Mountains through the Triad, with more changes likely next week once the moisture has soaked in and its lasting impacts are more apparent. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Warmer air wants to hold more water, so the air sucks moisture from vegetation. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The Amazon stores vast amounts of carbon and releases moisture that regulates weather far beyond South America. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisture

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humidity

Noun

After high temperatures on Monday top out in the mid-80s with less humidity, low temperatures overnight and early morning Tuesday will dip into the low-70s.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Combined with low humidity, the dry vegetation is catching fire more easily and supported the Norte fire’s rapid spread early on.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of humidity

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