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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Spider plants are tropical plants that need 50% to 60% humidity.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
Local weather forecasts called for temperatures slightly below normal, thick night fog and high humidity, and chances for light rain leading into Monday.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Tomorrow's temperatures will approach record highs, with humidity pushing the heat index close to 100.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
Fragranced with the brand’s signature scent, an iconic mix of spicy amber and sweet florals, the shampoo also protects hair from humidity.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
Local weather forecasts called for temperatures slightly below normal, thick night fog and high humidity, and chances for light rain leading into Monday.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Tomorrow's temperatures will approach record highs, with humidity pushing the heat index close to 100.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
Fragranced with the brand’s signature scent, an iconic mix of spicy amber and sweet florals, the shampoo also protects hair from humidity.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for humidity
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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