humidity

noun

hyü-ˈmi-də-tē How to pronounce humidity (audio)
Definition of humiditynext
as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter

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Recent Examples of humidity That could bring some elevated humidity and a small chance of thunderstorms and cloud coverage in mountainous areas, but not enough to significantly lower temperatures across the region. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 It’s built with military-grade grit and made to withstand several MIL-STD-810H tests, which expose it to drops, vibrations, humidity, and even extreme temperatures. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 The PantheraCams are also built to withstand heat, humidity, and even freezing temperatures, though not every threat. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 Temperature and Humidity ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern landscapes. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidity
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moisture
Noun
  • The stakes are especially high in the Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America.
    — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nuyarn says the resulting structure gives the wool more loft while improving moisture management and durability.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of moisture

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