noun
moisture
MOYS-chuh
noun
1
Water or another liquid present in small amounts, especially in the air, soil, or on a surface.
"The dehumidifier removed excess moisture from the basement."
"Moisture had built up on the inside of the window."
How to Use Moisture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general word for the water content present in the air, ground, or on a surface.
Common pairings
moisture in the air
lock in moisture
moisture level
Word Forms
moistures plural
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Etymology
From Middle English moisture, from Old French moistour, "dampness."