noun
humidity
hyoo-MIHD-uh-tee
noun
1
The amount of moisture present in the air.
"The weather forecast predicted high humidity all week."
"The humidity made it feel much hotter than it actually was."
How to Use Humidity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA measurement of how much moisture is in the air.
Common pairings
high humidity
relative humidity
humidity level
Word Forms
humidities plural
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Etymology
From Old French humidité, from Latin hūmiditās, built on humid.