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 Winds are forecasted to be west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and minimum afternoon humidity of around 15%. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The only impact here in DFW will be an increase in humidity by the weekend. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Take, for instance, the free-form rooftop pool which is shaded by native trees and blossoming plants and is the perfect spot to cool off from Thailand’s no-joke humidity. — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Outdoors is also a rough place to work, since humidity, temperature, and wind swing unpredictably. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidity
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moisture
Noun
  • The Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America, is a vital ecosystem for the world's climate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Rain chances are expected to rise to 50% to 70% when the moisture reaches the region.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of moisture

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