moisture
noun
Examples of moisture in a Sentence
Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
In the spring, spores blow or splash up onto newly emerging rose foliage and can germinate with conditions of as little as two to four hours of moisture.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
But don’t be scared of its gripping qualities, this primer is also formulated with skin-friendly ingredients such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to add a bit of extra moisture, too.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Some parts of Alaska and Northern Canada have seen increases in snowfall over the last 40 years; in these frigid locales the amount of snow is more limited by cold weather, which decreases the amount of moisture in the air.
—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
This shampoo has just the right combination of natural ingredients to lock in moisture and have your hair shiny without frizz.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Wen: People allergic to dust are actually allergic to dust mites, which are tiny organisms that feed on house dust and air moisture.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Best of all, the ingredients are also known for their hydration properties, so applying the cream to the joint should also add some necessary moisture to the skin barrier.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024
For days the region had gone without appreciable rain, while winds sopped moisture from soil and vegetation, contributing to the smoky hazards of burning brush.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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