moisture
noun
mois·ture
| \ ˈmȯis-chər
, ˈmȯish-\
, ˈmȯish-\
Definition of moisture
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
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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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Hurricanes need warm water and air that rises rapidly into a moisture-rich atmosphere to grow. — Wired, "Why Hurricane Dorian Defied Forecasts and Sank The Bahamas," 4 Sep. 2019 Early September is a critical period for cranberries, which need both additional moisture and cooler nights to reach full size and develop their distinctive color. — BostonGlobe.com, "Stories you may have missed from the world of business," 3 Sep. 2019 Adidas Believe This High-Rise â…ž Tights ($42, originally $60; adidas.com): These high-rise leggings hold you in, in all the right places, while wicking away moisture and providing ventilation thanks to the mesh panels. — Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, "Get 30% off sitewide at Adidas, now through Sept. 3," 28 Aug. 2019 The chest section combines a moisture-wicking outer layer, a middle layer that holds water for evaporation, and a smooth inner layer that keeps the dog dry and pulls away surface heat. — Los Angeles Times, "Cool ways to beat the heat for you and your pets, plus a battery boost," 22 Aug. 2019 For azaleas, that means a little shade, organically enriched, moisture-retentive soil on the acidic side, and a light mulch. — Adrian Higgins, Houston Chronicle, "Growers set their sights on developing re-bloomers for the garden," 21 Aug. 2019 See the rest of Wise's seven-step nightly skincare routine, including a facial steamer, sheet mask, and moisture-boosting products from Shea Moisture. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "DeWanda Wise's Nighttime Skincare Routine," 21 Aug. 2019 Saunas heated by wood or electricity provide a less-favorable environment for moisture-loving bacteria. — Scott Douglas, sun-sentinel.com, "Your gym is teeming with invisible members: Germs. Here’s how to avoid them.," 29 July 2019 Think: a soft, padded insole made with moisture-wicking merino wool that reduces foot odors and breathable mesh knit fabric throughout the shoe—all made with sustainable, recycled materials for a machine-washable shoe with unrivaled comfort. — Chelsey Hamilton, Health.com, "The Cult-Favorite Sneakers That Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More Celebs Love Just Launched the Cutest New Styles," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'moisture.' 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 moisture
moisture
noun
English Language Learners Definition of moisture
: a small amount of a liquid (such as water) that makes something wet or moist
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
| \ ˈmȯis-chər
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Kids Definition of moisture
: a small amount of liquid that makes something slightly wet
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