First Known Use: 14th century
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moisture
noun mois·ture \ˈmȯis-chər, ˈmȯish-\
: a small amount of a liquid (such as water) that makes something wet or moist
Full Definition of MOISTURE
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
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Origin of MOISTURE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste
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moisture
noun mois·ture \ˈmȯis-chər\
Definition of MOISTURE for Kids
: a small amount of liquid that makes something slightly wet
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