moist
adjective
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Definition of moist
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Other Words from moist
moistly
adverb
moistness
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noun
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Examples of moist in a Sentence
I love cookies when they are moist and chewy.
The pork chops were tender and moist.
a moist and spongy chocolate cake
The plant grows best in direct sunlight and with rich, moist soil.
She dabbed her moist eyes with a handkerchief.
Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface.
The eggs will hatch sooner in warm, moist conditions.
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This cake, with its tart bite of rosemary lemon curd between moist, dense layers (a great, heavy wad stuck to my fork when held upside-down), and light-handed lacquer of buttercream was, in this world of overstuffed whoopie pies, simple perfection. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "“Sette" it off: Stellar service, serious portions in the Ivanhood | Review," 17 July 2019 But the doughnuts, made with Greek yogurt, have this moist, incredible crumb and tangy lemon glaze, are pure sunshine. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, "Make a Huge Pie This Weekend," 22 June 2019 The chicken was delicious — moist, tender and full of flavor. — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, "California’s Great America: 5 best things to eat at the park," 19 June 2019 After seeds start to grow, give them full sun, a moist soil and weekly half strength fertilizer applications. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "Zinnias give a great summer color," 26 July 2019 Cracks appear to be caused by moist soil under the road. — Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, "Repairs likely will keep eastbound lanes of U.S. 36 closed into the work week, CDOT says," 13 July 2019 Purple coneflowers don't grow as well in super humid areas or constantly moist soil. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "Purple Coneflowers Will Attract Goldfinches to Your Yard—And the Seeds Are Only $7," 21 June 2019 Warning signs of heat stroke include red, hot and moist or dry skin, no sweating, a strong and rapid or slow and weak pulse, nausea and confusion or strange behavior. — Jacob Beltran, ExpressNews.com, "Officials urge caution, awareness during heat wave," 20 June 2019 Keeping the top layers of soil moist is actually a little like mulching your soil. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "Hate to break it to you, but you're already not watering your garden enough," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'moist.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for moist
moist
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of moist
: slightly or barely wet : not completely dry
: having a lot of moisture in the air
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Kids Definition of moist
: slightly wet : damp
moist
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Medical Definition of moist
1
: slightly or moderately wet
2a
: marked by a discharge or exudation of liquid
moist eczema
b
: suggestive of the presence of liquid
—used of sounds heard in auscultation
moist rales
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