moisture

noun

mois·​ture ˈmȯis-chər How to pronounce moisture (audio)
ˈmȯish-
Synonyms of moisturenext
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

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These flowers grow best with moisture and shade. Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin. The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
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This is because, just like greenhouse gases trap heat, moisture holds onto heat in the atmosphere. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Wet clothing doesn’t cause UTIs, but staying in wet clothing, which breeds more moisture and bacteria, does. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Rather than absorbing moisture, water molecules adhere to the outer and inner surfaces of the gel, filling all the open spaces and pores to form a thin film. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 This helps improve thermal regulation and moisture management. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisture

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moisture was in the 14th century

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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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moisture

noun
mois·​ture ˈmȯish-chər How to pronounce moisture (audio)
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness

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