humidity

noun

hyü-ˈmi-də-tē How to pronounce humidity (audio)
Definition of humiditynext
as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter

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Recent Examples of humidity Temperatures will climb back into the mid-to-upper 80s, though humidity will still be noticeable. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026 On top of that, ESPN announcers said the humidity changed the consistency of the buns. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 The heat- and humidity-resistant PVC material is ideal for bathrooms. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidity
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moisture
Noun
  • These Juclise socks are made with bamboo to cool down your body heat and provide moisture-wicking features to absorb sweat while keeping the socks (and your feet) dry.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Slow-moving storms carrying ample moisture will raise the risk of localized flash flooding, especially across the mid-Atlantic.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of moisture

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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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