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 High humidity and sweltering heat accelerated decomposition, compounding the challenges as health experts warned that leaving the remains exposed could increase the risk of disease. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Winds are forecasted to be southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph and humidity as low as 10 to 15%. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Combined with the humidity, some days have felt closer to 110 degrees. — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 But on days of extreme heat and humidity, your body can get overwhelmed, unable to cool down fast enough on its own, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidity
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moisture
Noun
  • Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to hold in moisture, then put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This is because the moisture or residue might damage the material.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of moisture

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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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