moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯis-chər 
ˈmȯish-
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
Examples of moisture in a Sentence
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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Minimizing bare spots creates healthier soil with better moisture retention and less flooding.
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Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Automatic speed and heat adjustments, custom settings memory, special tech that protects hair’s natural moisture, and a volume boost function for greater body at the roots.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Favorable conditions include low wind shear, abundant moisture, and deep ocean warmth—especially in compact storms that can efficiently concentrate heat.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Minimizing bare spots creates healthier soil with better moisture retention and less flooding.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moisture
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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