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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Though Miami was a relatively balmy 50 degrees, a bone-chilling humidity settled on the city.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Low humidity can produce browning leaves and leaves with crispy margins, and this issue is especially pronounced in winter when indoor humidity is low.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Red flag warnings like these blanketed much of Los Angeles over the past few weeks, and extended down to San Diego due to similar high winds and low humidity, with wildfires popping up nearly every day.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Low humidity can produce browning leaves and leaves with crispy margins, and this issue is especially pronounced in winter when indoor humidity is low.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Red flag warnings like these blanketed much of Los Angeles over the past few weeks, and extended down to San Diego due to similar high winds and low humidity, with wildfires popping up nearly every day.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
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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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