moisture
/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: moistures
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.
Noun
Examples
drops / beads of moisture
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being moist.
Noun
Examples
[…] all Exclusion of Open Aire, (which is euer Predatory) maintaineth the Body in his first Freshnesse, and Moisture:
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “moisture” mean?
That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.
Is “moisture” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.