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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Recent studies have shown some hurricanes are soaking up more moisture from the warming Gulf of Mexico, further enhancing rainfall totals.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
When a bathroom is carpeted, the moisture will eventually start seeping into the carpet, causing mold and mildew growth.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Kasturi Cotton is cleaner with 2 percent or less trash and a ceiling of 8 percent for moisture content, according to India’s Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), the textile body for export development entrusted with Kasturi’s branding, traceability and certification program.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
The unique ingredients work together to refine your skin while adding intense moisture.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
When a bathroom is carpeted, the moisture will eventually start seeping into the carpet, causing mold and mildew growth.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Kasturi Cotton is cleaner with 2 percent or less trash and a ceiling of 8 percent for moisture content, according to India’s Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), the textile body for export development entrusted with Kasturi’s branding, traceability and certification program.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
The unique ingredients work together to refine your skin while adding intense moisture.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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