How to Use moist in a Sentence

moist

adjective

• The pork chops were tender and moist.
• I love cookies when they are moist and chewy.
• The plant grows best in direct sunlight and with rich, moist soil.
• Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface.
• She dabbed her moist eyes with a handkerchief.
• The eggs will hatch sooner in warm, moist conditions.
• One of the best times to weed is when the ground is moist to get more of the roots out.
  — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2022
• If the soil around the plant’s root ball is moist, skip a day, right?
  — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022
• Keep the area moist, but not wet, and wait four to six weeks to plant.
  — Nate Northup, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
• Choose an area with moist, loamy soil where the vines can spread.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• The lamb was tender, moist and had a slight gamey taste.
  — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
• Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland in the eye and keep the surface moist.
  — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
• The soil should also be moist, not wet, acidic and drain well.
  — oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2022
• Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.
  — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2024
• Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.
  — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
• The water gets into the shells, keeps the meat moist, and helps the meat heat through quickly.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
• The air smells warm and slightly moist, and the only sound other than the birds is the waves.
  — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2022
• The result is neat to eat but still moist and full of flavor.
  — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
• Keep the soil slightly moist as the cutting roots, which can take a few weeks.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
• The ribs appeared glossy, deep red, and well caramelized; the BBQ sauce was sticky and the meat was tender and moist.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
• Keep soil moist and simply snip above the soil line once stems are spent.
  — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
• Keep the soil evenly moist and water in the absence of rain.
  — Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
• Don't use creams and ointments, as warm, moist skin can block pores and make the rash worse, the CDC said.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 July 2022
• This moist pumpkin bread bakes in the slow cooker for a no-fuss treat.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
• Give your vine good support and plant it in rich, moist soil in Zones 5-9.
  — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
• Pulse a few times until the mixture forms moist clumps.
  — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Feb. 2023
• Place purple basil plants in full sun, and make sure the soil is moist but well-drained.
  — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
• Make sure the soil is kept moist for the first three weeks after planting.
  — Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
• Adults can live up to one week, spending that time laying up to 200 eggs in the top layers of moist plant soil.
  — Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
• By introducing the sauce, the turkey stays moist—another great thing.
  — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 22 Dec 2024