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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Using one of these systems, water deeply and less often to teach roots to grow deep where moisture is stored, Hart said.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, according to Hammond, both provide a good ground cover to help retain moisture in the soil.
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Reduce moisture that can attract ants.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, according to Hammond, both provide a good ground cover to help retain moisture in the soil.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Reduce moisture that can attract ants.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
With a comfortable feel, it’s packed with a moisture-rich blend of jojoba seed oil and mango seed butter for a hydrating barrier that helps prevent color from settling into fine lines for older women.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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