How to Use moisture in a Sentence

moisture

noun
  • The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
  • Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin.
  • These flowers grow best with moisture and shade.
  • Sandy soils drain fast and don’t hold moisture well.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • Salt can draw out moisture from the meat over time.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Overnight, moisture and low winds will help some fog to form.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • As the loaf heats up, moisture on the crust turns to steam.
    — Devra Ferst, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026
  • But to keep her waves styled just right, moisture is key.
    — Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • And so, the heat just sucks all the moisture out of the soil.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
  • Add chanterelles and dry-sauté them to bring out their moisture.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
  • And a lot of that moisture fell as rain in a short amount of time.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The soil in the bed is mulched to keep moisture in and weeds out.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Just add some moisture to the braids for a smooth comb out for each braid.
    — Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Salt pulls moisture from the roots, grass blades wilt, then dry up and die.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Plants prefer some moisture in the soil to grow best.
    — Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Too much moisture can cause rot or decrease blooms.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The cold, dry air acts like a sponge and sucks up moisture and heat from the lakes.
    — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Mulch around your mum to help retain moisture.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Less airflow means more moisture is trapped for longer.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • Keep the pineapple juice from the can to help add to the moisture.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • Keep the pineapple juice from the can to help add to the moisture.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • If the leaves are dry or cracking, there may be moisture loss.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Mulch around the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Nylon and polyester can draw sweat and moisture from the body.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Mulch the root zone to conserve soil moisture.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Any moisture should move through the plant quickly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Bring them indoors at night to avoid moisture buildup.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • There should be no moisture on the surface when you’re done.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Mulching the new plants will help retain moisture around their roots.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This will deprive your plant of moisture.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026

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