humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmi-də-tē 
yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity
Examples of humidity in a Sentence
the humidity of the region
It's not the heat that will get you—it's the humidity.
The temperature is 67 degrees with humidity at 75 percent.
an area of low humidity
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Most of the leftover rain wrapped up in New York Thursday in the early morning, and forecasters predicted lower humidity and sunshine with a high of 86.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
The night is clear with the lightest of breeze and low humidity.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Add in the heat and humidity associated with summertime, and the risk of developing a UTI after intercourse is even higher.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 June 2024
Temperatures will hover around 99 and 100 degrees everyday this week with high humidity, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2024
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
The night is clear with the lightest of breeze and low humidity.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Add in the heat and humidity associated with summertime, and the risk of developing a UTI after intercourse is even higher.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 June 2024
Temperatures will hover around 99 and 100 degrees everyday this week with high humidity, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2024
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
Medical Definition
humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē, yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere see absolute humidity, relative humidity
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